MECHANISM EXAMINATION QUESTION
V. Ryan © 2009-2017
You have been asked to
design a mechanism that will allow a simple press with a foot on a pedal
to lift / open a bin lid. The pedal bin is shown below. The mechanism is incomplete. Complete the drawing of the mechanism. Label all parts. Explain how the mechanism works |
What are the safety issues with this type of design? |
What materials would you select for the parts of the mechanism? Explain the selection of each material. |
What joining techniques would you use for the mechanism and its parts? |
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