Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mechanism
A
A mechanism is a system of moving parts that preform some function.
2
Q
What are they for
A
They reduce effort to work
3
Q
What types are there
A
Levers and linkages, wheels, pulleys, gears
4
Q
What are the three blocks
A
Input process and output
5
Q
What can mechanisms do
A
Change the size of the force, the direction of the force, where the force acts
