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    This document provides a matrix for choosing the right type of mechanism for different applications. The matrix lists 14 common mechanical mechanisms - including gear trains, bevel gears, differentials, worm gears, rack and pinion, universal joints, chain drives, belt drives, crank and slider mechanisms, cam and follower mechanisms, and crank and rocker linkages. For each mechanism, the matrix describes the type of motion for the input and output, the angular relation between input and output shafts, whether the input direction is reversible, and if the power flow is reversible. It also includes notes on speed and torque changes and real-world examples to help students choose the best mechanism for the job.

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    This document provides a matrix for choosing the right type of mechanism for different applications. The matrix lists 14 common mechanical mechanisms - including gear trains, bevel gears, differentials, worm gears, rack and pinion, universal joints, chain drives, belt drives, crank and slider mechanisms, cam and follower mechanisms, and crank and rocker linkages. For each mechanism, the matrix describes the type of motion for the input and output, the angular relation between input and output shafts, whether the input direction is reversible, and if the power flow is reversible. It also includes notes on speed and torque changes and real-world examples to help students choose the best mechanism for the job.

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    Mechanism Matrix - Student Blank

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    Alex Hutson
    This document provides a matrix for choosing the right type of mechanism for different applications. The matrix lists 14 common mechanical mechanisms - including gear trains, bevel gears, differentials, worm gears, rack and pinion, universal joints, chain drives, belt drives, crank and slider mechanisms, cam and follower mechanisms, and crank and rocker linkages. For each mechanism, the matrix describes the type of motion for the input and output, the angular relation between input and output shafts, whether the input direction is reversible, and if the power flow is reversible. It also includes notes on speed and torque changes and real-world examples to help students choose the best mechanism for the job.

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    _____________ Elkhorn Area Middle School PLTW - Automation & Robotics

    Mechanism Matrix - ​(Choosing the right type of Mechanisms​)

    What is the Is the flow


    Mechanism What type What type angular relation Is the​ input Notes &
    of power Real-World
    Type of motion of motion between the direction of reversible?
    Comments
    is the is the input and output travel
    (Sketches help - label (Speed change, Torque Uses & Examples
    input and output) input? output? shafts? reversible? (output moves
    change, rotation direction…)
    (Parallel, 90​o​,N/A) input)

    A.
    Simple gear
    train

    B.

    Simple gear train


    with idler gear

    C.

    Bevel gear

    D.

    Differential Gear

    E.

    Worm & Wheel

    F.

    Leadscrew
    Elkhorn Area Middle School PLTW - Automation & Robotics

    What is the angular Is the input Is the flow Notes &


    Mechanism What type of What type of relation between of power Real-World
    direction of Comments
    Type motion is motion is the input and reversible?
    travel
    the input? the output? output shafts? (output moves (Speed change, Torque Uses & Examples
    (Sketches help - label (Parallel, 90​o​, N/A) reversible? input) change, rotation direction…)
    input and output)

    G.

    Rack & Pinion

    H.

    Universal joint

    I.

    Chain &
    Sprocket Drive

    J.

    Belt & Pulley


    Drive

    K.

    Crank and slider

    L.

    Cam & Follower

    M.
    Crank & Rocker
    Linkage
    ​(Oscillating Linkage)
    Elkhorn Area Middle School PLTW - Automation & Robotics
    Created by Sarah Bosch and Alex Hutson To be used as a supplement for the PLTW - Automation & Robotics Curriculum V. 3.3 10/17

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