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Types of Motion

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There are four basic types of motion in mechanical systems:
Rotary motion is turning round in a circle, such as a wheel turning.
Linear motion is moving in a straight line, such as on a paper trimmer.
Reciprocating motion is moving backwards and forwards in a straight line, as in cutting with a saw.
Oscillating motion is swinging from side to side, like a pendulum in a clock.
Many mechanisms take one type of input motion, and output it as a different type of motion.

 
Demonstration Activities
 

 

Geneva Slot an animation showing how this type of mechanism works
 

 

Reciprocating motion an animation showing how this type of mechanism works
 

 

Crank link and slider an animation showing this type of mechanism
 

 

Chain and Sprocket animation
 

 

Crank Slider an animated diagram
 

 

Crank and Slider animation
 

 

Crank Slider animation
 

 

Quick Return animation
 

 

Quick Return mechanism animation
 

 

Quick Return Crank animation
 

 

Quick Return Crank an animated diagram
 

 

Quick Return Shaping Machine an animated diagram of its use in industry
 

 

Rack and Pinion  an animation showing this type of mechanism
 

 

Ratchet an animated diagram
 
See Also
Cams Gears Levers Linkages
Types of Motion Mechanisms