Mechanical Design Terminology (3)

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1. Bearing: A device that supports, guides, and reduces friction between rotating and/or sliding machine elements. 2. Cam Follower: A device which follows a cam surface to provide motion to a connected element. 3. Shaft: A rotating axis of a machine, usually cylindrical in shape, used to transfe......

1. Bearing: A device that supports, guides, and reduces friction between rotating and/or sliding machine elements.

2. Cam Follower: A device which follows a cam surface to provide motion to a connected element.

3. Shaft: A rotating axis of a machine, usually cylindrical in shape, used to transfer power and motion.

4. Gear: A toothed wheel used to transmit and modify rotational force and motion.

5. Coupling: A device which connects two shafts together.

6. Linear Actuator: A motor-driven device used to generate linear motion.

7. Pinion: A gear with a small number of teeth used to connect two larger gears.

8. Worm Gear: A gear with a flat surface consisting of wrapped teeth used to transmit power between two rotating shafts.

9. Linkage: A mechanism used to transmit motion and force between two or more components.

10. Bearing Housing: A device used to enclose and protect bearings, usually made of metal or plastic.

11. Shaft Seals: A device used to prevent contamination and loss of lubricant in a rotating shaft.

12. Clutch: A device designed to divide a driving connection between two shafts, or components.

13. Brake: A device which stops or slows the motion of a rotating shaft or device.

14. Chain: A device used to transmit power and motion using a series of connected metal or plastic links.

15. Ball Screw: A device designed to convert rotary motion into a linear motion, usually via a threaded shaft.

16. Belt: A device used to transmit power and motion from one point to another, usually via a continuous loop of flexible material.

17. Flywheel: A heavy, rotating wheel used to store momentum and smooth operation.

18. Pulley: A wheel with a grooved rim used for routing and tensioning belts, chains, and cables.

19. Rack and Pinion: A device consisting of a gear (pinion) and linear toothed bar (rack) used to provide a linear motion from a rotary motion.

20. Pneumatic Cylinder: A device powered by compressed air, used to generate and control linear motion.

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