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Building MechanismsBuilding Mechanisms
Gateway To Gateway To TechnologyTechnology
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Mechanisms – Change Force or Torque
A force is a push or pull in a straight line.
Torque is a push or pull in a circular direction.
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Simple Gear TrainSimple Gear Train
1. Input and Output Shafts parallel
3. A - Speed is constant4. B – Speed is increased5. A - Torque is constant6. B – Torque is decreased7. A - Ratio 1:1 8. B - Ratio
36 teeth:60 teeth or 3:59. Flow of Power
reversible10. Gear direction – opposite
A.
B.
Driven
Drive
Driven
Drive
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Simple Gear Train with IdlerSimple Gear Train with IdlerDriven
DriveIdler
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Bevel GearBevel Gear
7. Found in:•Hand drill•Car differential•Shaft-driven bicycle
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Differential GearDifferential Gear
1. Gears used – Bevel
2. Axles turn – Same direction
3. Used in – Vehicles
4. Purpose – Wheels spin at different speeds when turning
Howstuffworks.com/differential
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Chain DriveChain Drive
2. Angle is parallel
3. Speed is increased
4. Torque is decreased
5. Ratio 18:30 or 3:5
6. Smaller drive gear –
Speed – decreased
Torque - increased
7. Shaft direction
same
Drive
Driven
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Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Chain and Sprocket?Chain and Sprocket?
9. Advantage of Chain and Sprocket over spur gears:
Transfer torque and speed over long distances
8. Found in: •Bicycle•Motorcycle
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Rack and PinionRack and PinionPinion
Rack
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Rack
Pinion
Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Rack and Pinion?Rack and Pinion?
• Used to convert between rotary and linear motion.
• Provides gear reduction to make it easier to turn the wheels.
7. Used in steering systems of cars to convert rotary motion of steering wheel to the side to side motion in the wheels.
•Rack and pinion steering
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Universal JointUniversal Joint
1. Angular Range
> 90˚ and < 270˚
2. Speed and Torque constant
3. Ratio 1:1
4. Flow of Power reversible
5. Input & Output Shafts
same direction
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Where Can You Find a Where Can You Find a Universal Joint?Universal Joint?
• Drive shaft of vehicles
• Power take-off
www.rqriley.com/imagespln/pattersn_ujoint.jpg
Universal joints are used to transmit rotary movement at an angle that is not 90°.
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Worm and WheelWorm and Wheel
1. 90˚ Angle
2. Speed is decreased
3. Torque is increased
5. Gear Ratio 24:1
6. Flow of Power NOT reversible
7. Direction of Travel reversible
Wheel
Worm
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Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Worm and Wheel?Worm and Wheel?
• A worm is used to reduce speed and increase torque.
• The motion is not reversible; a gear cannot drive a worm.
8. Found in: •Tuning mechanism on string instruments•Electric motors•Winch
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Crank and SliderCrank and Slider
2. Input Movement rotary3. Output Movement reciprocating4. Slider Moves
2 in. (or diameter of crank)5. Increased Crank increased distance slider
moves6. Flow of Power not reversible
SliderSlider CrankCrank
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Where Do You Find a Crank and Slider?
7. Found in:
•Steam train
•Internal combustion engine
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Cam and FollowerCam and Follower2. Input Movement rotary
3. Output Movement reciprocating
4. Follower moves up and down 1 time for every revolution of the crank
5. Flow of Power not reversible
6. Direction of Travel not reversible
CAMCAM
FOLLOWERFOLLOWER
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Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Cam and Follower?Cam and Follower?
• As a cam rotates, the flat follower is raised and lowered, converting rotary motion to reciprocating (back and forth) motion.
• The cam pictured here would be reversible, as it is symmetrical.
7. Found in:
Cam shaft
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LeadscrewLeadscrew
1. Input Movement rotary
2. Output Movement linear
3. Revolutions 4.75
4. Flow of Power Not reversible
5. Force is increased 6. Direction of Travel
reversible
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Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Lead Screw?Lead Screw?
• Jack• Vice
• Changes rotary movement into linear movement
• Significantly increases force
• A person can put a little force into turning the handle to move a heavy car.
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Belt DriveBelt Drive
2. Shaftsparallel
3. Speedconstant
4. Torque constant
5. Ratio 1:16. Larger drive pulley
Speed – increasedTorque - decreased
7. Open belt – same direction8. Crossed belt - opposite
Drive
Driven
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Where Do You Find a Where Do You Find a Pulley and Belt?Pulley and Belt?
9. Found in:•Lawn mower•Car engine BELTS
10. Belts instead of chains:•Quieter•Less expensive
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Image Resources
Microsoft, Inc. (2008). Clip Art. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx