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V. Ryan © 2002
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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
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Lesson Starter - Mechanisms |
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Lesson Starter - Mechanism,
Forces and Movement |
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| Introduction to Types of Motion / Movement |
| Questions - Types of Movement / Motion |
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| VIDEO - WHAT ARE CAMS? |
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| PDF FILE - POSTER - CAM MECHANISMS |
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1. Cams - Definition, Profiles and
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2a. Simple Example and Detailed Profiles |
| 2b. Example of a Pear Shaped Cam |
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3a. A Practical Example - Eccentric Cam |
| 3b. The Heart Shaped Cam |
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4. The Snail / Drop Cam |
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5. Swash Plate Cams |
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6. Box Cams |
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7. Flat Plate Cam |
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8. The Cylindrical Cam |
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9. Example cams and questions |
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10. More Cam Questions |
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| Click Here for Videos of a Selection of Cams |
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MECHANICAL TOY PROJECT 
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PROJECT ONE - CAM MECHANICAL TOY - DESIGN - PRACTICAL- EVALUATION
PDF FILE - Cam Toy Project One
PowerPoint version of Cam Toy Project One
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| 11. Example Toys |
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Cam Toy Exercise - Problem and Brief |
| 13. Cam Toy Exercise |
| 14a. Cam Toy - Working Drawing and Parts List |
| 14b. Constructing your Working Drawing - Stage by Stage |
| 15a. How to Draw your Mechanical Toy in Isometric Projection |
| 15b. How to Sketch your Mechanical Toy in Isometric |
| 16. Cam Toy - Sequence Drawing of Manufacture |
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17. Cam Toy Mechanisms - Common
Faults |
| 18. Mechanical Toy - Evaluation Exercise 1 |
| 19. Evaluation - Sheet Layout |
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PROJECT TWO - CAM MECHANICAL TOY - DESIGN - PRACTICAL- EVALUATION
PDF FILE - Cam Toy Project Two
PowerPoint version of Cam Toy Project Two |
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| 1. Project Two - Cam Mechanical Toy - Initial Research and Ideas |
| 2. Developing Your Best Idea |
| 3. Triple Cam Mechanical Toy - Extension Work |
| 4. Making a Card Model of the Mechanical Cam Toy Design |
| 5. Cam Mechanical Toy - Working Drawing and Isometric |
| 6. Exploded Isometric Drawing |
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| MORE TOY / MECHANISM EXAMPLES |
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1. Toy Museum - Munich, Germany |
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2. A Mechanical Toy |
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3. Another Mechanical Toy |
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OTHER MECHANISMS |
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SHORT VIDEO - LINKAGES
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| PDF FILE - POSTER - COMMON LINKAGES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
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1. The Quick Return Mechanism |
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2. The Shaping Machine and it's
Mechanism |
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3. The Crank and Slider Mechanism |
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| SHORT VIDEO - RATCHETS, CRANKS AND QUICK RETURN MECHANISMS |
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| PDF FILE - POSTER - CRANKS, RATCHETS AND QUICK RETURN MECHANISMS |
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4. Ratchet Mechanisms |
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5. Cranks and Crankshafts |
| 6. Crankshafts in Cars and Motorcycle Engines |
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| THE ARCHIMEDEAN SCREW |
| 1. Introduction to the Archimedean Screw |
| 2. Hydroelectric Power and the Archimedean Screw |
| 3. PDF FILE - Printable Worksheets on the Archimedean Screw |
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LINKAGES |
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1. Linkage Mechanisms |
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2. Bicycle Linkage Mechanism |
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3. Tool Box Linkage Mechanism
4. Linkage Questions |
| 5. Treadle Linkage Mechanism |
| 6. Reverse Motion Linkage - a Practical Example
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SPRINGS |
PROJECT - PINBALL MACHINE
PDF FILE - Mini Pinball Machine - Design and Manufacture
PowerPoint Version of Mini Pinball Machine - Design and Manufacture |
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1. Introduction to Springs |
| 2. Further Detail on Springs |
| 3. Making a Comprerssion Spring for a Mini Pinball Machine |
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4. Spring Question |
| 5. Mechanical Systems - Springs |
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SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS |
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Mechanisms Exam Questions - 1 |
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Mechanisms Exam Question - 2 |
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Mechanisms Exam Question - 3
Mechanisms / PIC Microcontroller Exam Question - 4 |
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