Mechanical Systems

Activity: Quiz

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Topic: Introduction to mechanical systems

• What is a mechanism?

• What is a machine?

• What are the basic parts of a mechanism (5)?

Topic: Pulleys and belts

• Calculate the speed of all the elements in the next diagram considering the Crankshaft as
the driver and it has a speed of 550 RPM.

Diameters:

Blower = Ribbed Idler = Idler = 15 cm

Smooth Idler= 13 cm

Spring Tensioner = Alternator = 14 cm

PS Pump= 18 cm

Water Pump = 19 cm

Crankshaft = 23 cm

• Create a pulley system with enough mechanical advantage to lift 1050 kg., using a force
of 500 N.
Topic: Gears

• Identify the type of gear in the next pictures and tell some characteristics about them.

Spur gear

Helical gear

Bevel gear

Rack gear

Hypoid gear
• Calculate the speed of all the gear system when the driver gear has a speed of 40 RPM

𝑍𝐴 =12

𝑍𝐵 =20 𝑍𝐶

=12

𝑍𝐷 =36

• Calculate the torque of blue and red gear, when the Yellow gear has a speed of 360 RPM and
a power of 45 watts, consider that the yellow gear has a diameter of 12 cm, red 30 cm, and
blue 46 cm.
Topic: Bearings

• Identify each kind of bearing acording to the picture and tell some characteristics about
speed and loads.
• Create a glossary for all the topics (10 words at least)