Mechanisms Crossword
Across
- 2. the part of a machine which contains two or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the others
- 3. a mechanical system that uses chains to transfer power from one place to another
- 6. the gear placed between the drive and follower gears to allow these gears to rotate in the same direction
- 7. a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion that bobs up and down
- 10. a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion, or vice versa
- 12. cone-shaped gears whose teeth mesh together to transmit power between two axles that are at an angle to each other.
- 13. gear that moves only because the drive gear moves
- 15. back and forth movement in an arc motion
- 17. movement in a circular motion
Down
- 1. a basic gear train that uses two gears to transmit power from one axle to another
- 4. back and forth or up and down continuous movement
- 5. a mechanism that has a circular gear and a gear that looks like a screw
- 8. movement in a straight line
- 9. a mechanism that can move in all directions and at any angle
- 11. gear connected to the power source
- 14. a push or pull in a straight line
- 16. a push or pull in a circular direction