types of mechanisms

types of mechanisms

1. transmission of motion

   • linear transmission
     • lever
       • pulley
         • block and tackle
   • rotary transmission
     • gears
       • friction wheels
         • pulleys with belts
           • sprockets with chains

2. transformation of motion

   • rotary-linear
     • wheel
       • rack and pinion
         • cranck-winch
           • nut and bolt
   • reciprocating rotary-linear
     • cranck and rot
       • crankshaft
         • cam
           • eccentric cam

3. motion control

   • direction control
     • ratchet
       • freewheel
   • speed reduction
     • brake

4. energy accumulation

   • absortion/dissipation
     • spring

5. connection

   • linkage
     • clutch
   • support
     • plain bearing