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On another page I said that I had always had an interest in mechanisms. I find the rhythmical
movement of mechanisms almost hypnotic.
On this page I have created a few simple movements to show what I mean. All machines are
made up of a few simple mechanical devices such as those shown here. Some are very
ingenious. By the way, the words 'ingenious' and 'Engineer' have a common root. I intend to add
to the collection as time passes but it is very expensive in terms of time to create some of these
animations so please bear with me as I have to earn a living as well!
movement of mechanisms almost hypnotic.
On this page I have created a few simple movements to show what I mean. All machines are
made up of a few simple mechanical devices such as those shown here. Some are very
ingenious. By the way, the words 'ingenious' and 'Engineer' have a common root. I intend to add
to the collection as time passes but it is very expensive in terms of time to create some of these
animations so please bear with me as I have to earn a living as well!
Hover your mouse over a
mechanism to make it work
mechanism to make it work
Linear
Motion
Mechanisms involve motion of some sort. There
are only 4 basic types of motion:
Linear;
Rotary;
Reciprocating; and
Oscillating.
All other movement is a combination of these 4 in
one form or another.
Mechanisms involve motion of some sort. There
are only 4 basic types of motion:
Linear;
Rotary;
Reciprocating; and
Oscillating.
All other movement is a combination of these 4 in
one form or another.
Rotary
Reciprocating
Oscillating
Cam and follower
A device which transforms the rotary motion of the cam to a
linear motion of the follower. The cam can be shaped to give
a pre-programmed series of movements in one rotation of
the cam. I will be adding examples later.
A series of cams like this, arranged on a camshaft is used to
open and close the valves in an internal combustion engine
A device which transforms the rotary motion of the cam to a
linear motion of the follower. The cam can be shaped to give
a pre-programmed series of movements in one rotation of
the cam. I will be adding examples later.
A series of cams like this, arranged on a camshaft is used to
open and close the valves in an internal combustion engine
Follower
Cam