Name the Parts
General
Name the Mechanism /System
Give an example of...
100


Spring

100

What´s a Bearing?

The support that holds a rotating shaft

100


Winch & Crank mechanism

100
A Camshaft?

Toys (Clockwork music box), Combustion Motors & Automatic Tools

200


Worm Drive

200

What do Car Suspension Systems do?

They ABSORB and DISSIPATE motion on bumpy roads

200


Cam mechanism

200

Crankshaft mechanism?

Sewing Machines, Motorcycle Engines, Combustion motors that use pistons etc.

300


Ratchet

300

What does a Ratchet do?

A ratchet controls the direction of motion

300


Rack & Pinion mechanism

300

Rack & Pinion mechanism?

Sliding Doors, Conveyor Belts, Car Steering etc.

400


Scissorjack

400

A cam works with a ______ to move other parts/ turn a switch on and off.

Follower

400


Crankshaft

400

Winch & Crank mechanism?

Blinds, Cranes, Manually Operated Car Windows, etc.

500


Freewheel

500

Why do we use coupling mechanisms?

To allign/connect two shafts

500

What type of speed system is this? 

Decreasing speed system

500

Crank & Rod mechanism?

Windscreen Wipers, Internal Combustion Engines, Pumps, Compressors etc.

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