Motion transmission systems Engineering

What is a motion transmission system? It is a mechanism that transmits motion from one part to another without modifying it. It can perform a rectilinear translation, a rotation or a helical motion.

Examples of motion transmission systems Friction gears Gear train Pulleys and belt Chain and sprocket wheels Examples of motion transmission systems

Friction gears Friction gears transmit rotational motion through simple rubbing contact (also called friction) between wheels.

Example of friction gears

Gear train Made up of small toothed wheels (gears) that transmit rotational motion Used to increase or decrease the speed of a motion inside a technical object. The speed of the rotation depends on the size of the gears and the number of teeth that each gear has.

Example of gear train

Made up of two or more pulleys(friction gears) and a belt. Pulleys and belt Made up of two or more pulleys(friction gears) and a belt.

Example of pulleys and belt

Chain and sprocket wheels Made up of toothed wheels (sprocket wheels) connected by a chain.

Example of chain and sprocket wheels