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Mechanical Mechanisms - Coggle Diagram
Mechanical Mechanisms
Gears
Compound Gear Train
Gear Sizes Determine Speed
Idler Gear
Used to Change Direction of Rotation
Used to Fill in Gaps Between Driver and Driven Gears
Worm and Worm Wheel
High Troque
Very Slow
Ratchet and Pawl
Only Rotates in One Direction
Chain and Sprocket
Rotates in Same Direction, Strong
Rack and Pinion
Rotate to Linear Motion
Bevel Gear
Rotates Through 45 Degrees
Spur Gear
Different Sizes
Motors
Servo
High Troque
Rotates Through 180
Gearbox
Set Speed
Stepper
Used in CNC
Expensive
3v Motor
Small
Ideal for Fan
Inline
Cheap
Ratio 120:1
Rotates 360 Degrees
Ideal for Wheels
Cams and Followers
Many Shapes
Shape Determines Movement of Follower
Converts Rotational Motion to Linear Motion
Straight Line Movement
Follower Shape Determines Accuracy
Pulleys
Reverse Pulley
Change Direction Using the Belt
Regular Pulley System
Pulleys Rotate in Same Direction
Idler Pulley
Allows for Tension on Pulley Belt
Stepped Pulley
Change Speeds
Speakers
Buzzer
One Sound
Piezo
Ideal for Single Tones
Micro Speaker
Plays Tunes
Linkage
Paralel Linkage
Transfers Motion From One Point to Another