Crank, Slider, Rack and Pinion (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Flashcards
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Crank (definition)
Crank (definition)
Arm on rotating shaft turning rotary to straight-line motion
Slider (definition)
Slider (definition)
Part moving in straight line, works with crank for motion conversion
Rack (definition)
Rack (definition)
Flat part with teeth working with pinion for linear motion
Pinion (definition)
Pinion (definition)
Round gear working with rack teeth for linear motion
Function of crank
Function of crank
Turns to push slider, changing rotary to straight-line motion
Function of slider
Function of slider
Moves as crank turns, completing motion change
Function of rack
Function of rack
Changes rotary motion from pinion into straight line
Function of pinion
Function of pinion
Turns with rack, converting rotary to linear motion
Purpose of crank, slider, rack & pinion mechanisms
Purpose of crank, slider, rack & pinion mechanisms
Change rotary motion into linear motion
Crank & slider use in engines
Crank & slider use in engines
Turn piston's up-and-down motion into rotary motion
Rack & pinion use in vehicles
Rack & pinion use in vehicles
Convert steering wheel rotation to linear motion for precise steering
What rack & pinion do in steering systems
What rack & pinion do in steering systems
Change steering wheel's turning into straight-line motion
