1. Mechanisms Vocabulary
Automation and Robotics

2. Mechanism A device that transmits movement
Can change direction of output
Can change speed of output
Can change the type of movement
Can increase the mechanical advantage

3. Vocabulary Input Movement Output Movement Reversible
The work or effort being put into the mechanism.
Output Movement
The work the mechanism is performing.
Reversible
Output movement may be used as input movement.

4. Speed and Torque Input Speed
Speed at which the effort is put into the mechanism.
Output Speed
Speed at which the output moves.
Torque
A twisting force
If Speed Increases, then Torque decreases.
If Speed decreases, then Torque increases.
SPEED & TORQUE HAVE AN INVERSE RELATIONSHIP

5. Types of Movement Rotary Linear Reciprocating Oscillating
Movement in a circular motion.
Linear
Movement in one direction in a straight line.
Reciprocating
Movement goes back and forth in a straight line.
Oscillating
Movement along an arched path; back and forth.