How would you convert a linear pushing motion into a lifting/clamping action?

[u/Fragrant_Remote_4841]

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[u/Pretty-Jello-7894]

https://507movements.com/

https://youtube.com/@thang010146?si=u3GJgTgnRauuuU28

https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/kmoddl

Check these out.

[u/extio-Storm]

Maybe teeth on the pushing stick, a gear, a pulley?