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Mechanica , pneumatic and hydraulic Flashcards

1
Q

What is use of push button operation?

A

Can be pushed to turn the circuit on

only stays on while pressed

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2
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What is function of lever operation?

A

Can be used to turn the circuit on

stays on until turned off

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3
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Function of 3-port valve

A

Used to activate different parts of the circuit

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4
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Function of 5 port valve

A

Its controlled by a single button

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5
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Function of shuttle valve

A

Can be used as ‘or’ gate to activate the circuit in response to

two connected inputs

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6
Q

Function of single acting cylinder with

spring return

A

Turns air pressure into linear force of movement when

oressure is applied

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7
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Function of double acting cylinder

A

Turns air pressure into linear force of movement

used to open/close cylinder

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Function of the reservoir?

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Used to hold the gas (pneumatic) or liquid (hydraulic) system

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9
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Function of flow regulator/unidirectional flow of control valve

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Used to control the amount of gas/liquid flowing

allows it to flow in one direction only

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10
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Function of pipes

(straight thick line)

A

Allow the gas or liquid to flow round the system

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11
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Function of mains air suppy

A

Shows the location of the pump used to power pneumatic system

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12
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Function of exhaust air

A

Allows the gas in pneumatic system to escape

removing pressure

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13
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What is pneumatic system?

A

System powered by air pressure

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14
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What is hydraulic system?

A

System that uses fluid to transmit power

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15
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What are mechanical parts?

A

Parts used in moving equipment/machinary

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16
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Uses of threaded fixers

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  • Screws
  • Nuts
  • Bolts
17
Q

Use of non-threaded fixers

A

Split pins

Circlips

wire rings -hold components in place

18
Q

Use of springs

A

A coil/metal

often used to allow movement within device

19
Q

Use of bearings

A

Can be metal/plastic

used to hold rotating part in place but moves

20
Q

Use of gears

A

Made from metal/plastic

used to change speed/torque of motor

21
Q

Use of belts and pulleys

A

Used to join moving parts

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