Mechanical Funictions Guiding And Linking

Question 1

Guiding

Answer 1

• Any component that controls the motion of one or several moving parts
• The components of a tech object that ctrl the motion objects moving parts are called guides

Question 2

Types Of Guiding

Answer 2

1) Translational
2) Rotational
3) Helicoidal

Question 3

Rotational Guiding examples

Answer 3

Often uses cylindrical parts
- scissors
- door
- hole punch
- ball and socket joint in hip

Question 4

Translational Guiding examples

Answer 4

Often uses grooved parts
- leveller
- patio door
- drawers
- train tracks

Question 5

Helicoidal Guiding examples

Answer 5

Often uses screw components
- tooth implant
- cork screw
- c clamp
- screw

Question 6

Linking

Answer 6

When a tech object is made up of more Thant one part a link is needed to hold the parts together
Function: help connect 2+ parts of a tech object

Question 7

Linking Component examples

Answer 7

• screw
• rivet
• glue
• velcro
• nuts and bolts
• 2 sided tape

Question 8

Direct vs Indirect

Answer 8

Direct= fits together as one with no linking components
Indirect= uses a linking component to attach 2+ parts together

Question 9

Rigid vs Flexible

Question 10

Removable vs Non-removable

Question 11

Complete vs Partial