Types of Motion
Circular movement
Rotary Motion
A combination of two or more gears used to transmit motion between two rotating shafts or between a shaft and a slide.
Simple Gear Train
Push or pull on an object
Force
The gear which transmits power and motion to the rest of the system. The input gear.
Drive Gear
A connected flexible series of links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling or supporting loads
Chain
The distance between adjacent threads in a screw
Pitch
One pair of gears used to connect two shafts whose axes intersect
Bevel Gear
The ability to do work.
Energy
Something put into a system such as resources, to achieve a desired result.
Input
The part of the machine which contains 2 or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the other.
Mechanism
Movement in a straight line
Linear Motion
A mechanical arrangement consisting of a toothed wheel driven by a short revolving cylinder bearing a screw thread.
Worm and Wheel Gear
A twisting Force
Torque
Opposite in position, direction, order, or effect.
Inverse
A gear between the drive and driven gears used to change rotational direction
Idler Gear
A swing back and forth at a regular rate
Oscillate Motion
A pivot pin near the outside edge of a wheel or disk that changes rotary motion into reciprocating motion
Crank and Slider Gear
The application of force that moves an object a certain distance.
Work
The results of operation of any system
Output
A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of an engine and the speed of the driven parts
Gear
Back and forth movement
Reciprocating Motion
A rotating gear that meshes with a bar that has gear teeth along its length. Changes rotating motion into linear motion.
Rack and Pinion
Tooth like projections arranged on a wheel rim to engage the links of a chain.
Sprocket
The member of the pair of gears to which motion and power are transmitted by the other. The output gear
Driven Gear
The ratio of the speed of the driving member of a gear train to that of the driven member.
Gear Ratio