Crank, Slider, Rack and Pinion (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Flashcards

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Crank (definition)

Arm on rotating shaft turning rotary to straight-line motion

Slider (definition)

Part moving in straight line, works with crank for motion conversion

Rack (definition)

Flat part with teeth working with pinion for linear motion

Pinion (definition)

Round gear working with rack teeth for linear motion

Function of crank

Turns to push slider, changing rotary to straight-line motion

Function of slider

Moves as crank turns, completing motion change

Function of rack

Changes rotary motion from pinion into straight line

Function of pinion

Turns with rack, converting rotary to linear motion

Purpose of crank, slider, rack & pinion mechanisms

Change rotary motion into linear motion

Crank & slider use in engines

Turn piston's up-and-down motion into rotary motion

Rack & pinion use in vehicles

Convert steering wheel rotation to linear motion for precise steering

What rack & pinion do in steering systems

Change steering wheel's turning into straight-line motion

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