CLASSIFICATION OF MECHANISMS
Levers Law of the lever: F d = R r
Fixed Pulley
Movable Pulley Linear
Compound Pulley
Transmitting motion
Friction drives
Same equation Rotary
Pulleys with belt
Gear mechanisms and cogwheels Worm gear
Gear mechanisms with a chain
Gear train
Rotary
Transmitting motion
Pulley trains with belts
Variation in velocity The ratio of the velocity of the two wheels is given by the gear ratio.
Rack and pinion system Nut and bolt system Rotary to Linear
Winch and crank handle
Crank-linkslider
Transforming motion
Crankshaft Rotary to reciprocating
Cam
Eccentric cam