MECHANISMS

	V. Ryan © 2002 - 2009
	This section of the website is aimed at introducing pupils to mechanisms and how they work. CAM profiles are discussed in detail as well as the design of a CAM toy. Linkages are also considered. Click on the titles below to view the section of your choice.
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	Lesson Starter - Mechanisms
	Lesson Starter - Mechanism, Forces and Movement
	1. Cams - Definition, Profiles and Followers
	2. Simple Example and Detailed Profiles
	3. A Practical Example - Eccentric Cam
	4. The Snail / Drop Cam
	5. Swash Plate Cams
	6. Box Cams
	7. Flat Plate Cam
	8. The Cylindrical Cam
	9. Example cams and questions
	10. More Cam Questions
	MECHANICAL TOY PROJECT 11. Example Toys
	12. Cam Toy Exercise - Problem and Brief 13. Cam Toy Exercise 14. Cam Toy - Working Drawing 15. Cam Toy - Sequence Drawing
	16. Cam Toy Mechanisms - Common Faults
	17. Mechanical Toy - Evaluation Exercise 1 18. Evaluation - Sheet Layout
	19. Toy Museum - Munich, Germany
	20. A Mechanical Toy
	21. Another Mechanical Toy
	OTHER MECHANISMS
	1. The Quick Return Mechanism
	2. The Shaping Machine and it's Mechanism
	3. The Crank and Slider Mechanism
	4. Ratchet Mechanisms
	5. Cranks and Crank Shafts
	LINKAGES
	1. Linkage Mechanisms
	2. Bicycle Linkage Mechanism
	3. Tool Box Linkage Mechanism 4. Linkage Questions
	SPRINGS
	1. Springs
	2. Spring Question
	SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
	Mechanisms Exam Questions - 1
	Mechanisms Exam Question - 2
	Mechanisms Exam Question - 3 Mechanisms / PIC Microcontroller Exam Question - 4