1.5 Mechanical Devices & Movement Flashcards
What are the four types of movement?
Oscillation 🐒
Linear ➡️
Rotary 🔄
Reciprocation ↔️
What are the classifications of levers
F
L
E
Example of class 1 lever
Pliers or crowbar
Example of class 2 lever system
Nutcracker or wheelbarrow
Example of class 3 lever
Tweezers
What is velocity ratio?
Distance moved by effort divided by distance moved by load
What is mechanical advantage?
Load divided by effort
How to calculate efficiency?
MA divided by VR x100
What are the different types of cams?
Snail/drop
Pear
Circular
What are the different followers?
Roller
Knife edge
Flat
What is Velocity ratio in pulleys
Driven diameter divided by driver diameter
Input and output speed
Output= input speed/vr
What are the different types of gears?
Simple
Compound
Idler
Rack and pinion
Bevel
What is the movement of a simple gear?
Linear
Opposite directions
Driver
Driven
What is the movement of a compound gear?
Option to switch gears more than one gear to change speed
Cycles