Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What do Cams (and followers) do
A
Cams and followers con vert rotary motion into reciprocating motion
The cam is a specially shaped wheel (can be multiple shapes) which causes the follower to move up and down
2
Q
What two types of gears does a simple gear train consist of
A
A driver gear and a driven gear
3
Q
What is it called when the driver gear is smaller
A
A pinion
4
Q
Which gear rotates quicker - The smaller or larger
A
The smaller
5
Q
Do gears spin in the same or opposite directions
A
opposite
6
Q
How do you find the gear ratio
A
Driven / Driver = Ratio
7
Q
What is the different between ‘gears’ and ‘pulleys and belts’
A
Input and output shaft rotate in the same direction
8
Q
What motion is transferred by pulleys and belts
A
Rotary motion
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