Mechanisms Common Cartridge

Mechanisms animations and exercises for VLEs

The following sections can be viewed in this demo animation:

types of motion (Click here to view the extended motion animation from our IMS Mechanisms Common Cartridge)
levers
cams
mechanisms examples.

The Mechanisms Common Cartridge contains the animations listed below, plus eleven exercises in HTML and PDF format.
View our list of IMS Global Learning Consortium conformant Common Cartridge

The mechanisms animations describe:

types of motion
levers: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, bell crank lever
linkages
pulleys and belts:
- used to transmit motion and torque
- change speed of rotation
- stepped cone pulleys
- pulley belts used to transport products
- pulley belts used as bandsaws
- pulleys used for lifting and hauling
chain and sprocket drive
chain parts
Gears:
- spur gears
- gear train
- bevel gears
- worm gear
- rack and pinion
cams, rotary and linear, cam followers
ratchet and pawl
crank mechanisms
crank and slider
application of screw mechanisms:
- for clamping
- to control movement
- for lifting
ball screws
couplings
- flanged
- split
- flexible
- universal joint
friction used to oppose motion:
- brakes
- clamps
- grips / knurling
reducing friction by the use of lubricants and bearings
lubrication
bearings:
- bush
- ball bearing
- roller bearing
mechanisms used on a bicycle

A screen shot of part of a mechanisms problem solving worksheet is shown above.
Click the "Start" button on the worksheet

Click here to view the easily printable PDF version

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Also available as a Windows installer package for use with PCs and non-VLE computer networks.