2. Mechanisms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Name 7 gear types
A
Spur gears
Bevel gears
Worm gears
Rack and pinion
Pulleys and belts
Linkages
Crank and slider
2
Q
Spur gears
A
Transmit motion on the same plane
Washing machines
Blenders
3
Q
Bevel gears
A
Change direction (typically 9p degrees)
Automobiles
4
Q
Worm gears
A
Provide large speed reduction
Elevators
Conveyors
5
Q
Rack and pinion
A
Convert rotary to linear motion
Car steering wheel
6
Q
Pulleys and belts
A
Transfer motion. Can increase or decrease speed depending on pulley size
Car engines
7
Q
Linkages
A
Transfer or change motion direction
Robotic arms
Industrial machinery
8
Q
Crank and slider
A
Converts rotary motion to linear
Engines
