Linkages
Reverse Motion Linkages
Bell Crank
Parallel Motion Linkages
Push Pull Linkages

Pulleys and Gears

Pulleys
Gears
Idler Gears
Changing Direction of Motion
Bevel Gears
Worm Gears
Rack and Pinion
Gear Ratio
Velocity Ratio
Worked Example of Velocity Ratio
Worked Example of Output Speed

Levers
Class 1 Levers
Class 2 Levers
Class 3 Levers
Mechanical Advantage
Velocity Ratio
Efficiency

Cams  Cranks and Followers
Follower
Pear Shaped Cam
Heart Shaped Cam
Eccentric Cam
Rotary Motion
Reciprocating Motion
Examples of Everyday Cranks

Some people are just so
unbalanced

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