Classification of mechanisms

TRANSMISSION OF MOTION

⇾Linear transmission ⇾ Levers,pulleys....

⇾Rotary transmission⇾ Friction wheels, belt drive...

    

TRANSFORMATION OF MOTION

⇾Rotary-linear ⇾ Wheels, rack and pinion, crank....

                         

⇾Reciprocating rotary-linear ⇾ Cam, crank and rod....


                    
MOTION CONTROL

⇾Direction control⇾ Ratchet, freewheel...                                  ⇾Speed reduction⇾

Brake

ENERGY ACCUMULATION                                                

⇾Absorption/ Dissipation ⇾ Spring       


                                    





                                


CONNECTION

⇾Linkage⇾ Clutch   

⇾Support⇾ Plan bearing