A push pull link mechanism executes basically lines motion. If, for example, we push the driving arm A to the right , the driver arm B will also be pushed to the right.
Rotary motion actuated linkage for reciprocating shows the linkage system to move a member to and fro in a straight line. As the driving arm A is turned clockwise or counter clockwise, the driven arm B moves back and forth in a straight line with in the the guide bracket.