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Focus on
Mechanisms

Focus on Mechanisms covers all the major types
of mechanisms and their practical application.

Each mechanism is clearly explained through 3D
animations, photographs, video and text with

multiple choice tests included to test knowledge
and aid revision.

Motion
• rotary • oscillating • linear • reciprocating
Levers & Linkages

• class 1,2 and 3 levers • reverse motion linkage
• bell cranks • parallel motion linkage • treadle
linkage • toggle clamp

Gear Systems
• simple & compound gear trains • idler gear
• bevel & mitre gears • rack & pinion • worm &
wormwheel • helical gears • ratchet & pawl
Gears and Cams
Pulley Systems
• Vee pulley & belt • crossed belts • pulley belts
• jockey wheels • stepped cone pulleys

Sprocket & Chain
• sprocket & chain • derailleur gear

Cams & Followers
• cam shape & follower motion • circular cam
• pear & heart shaped cams • box & linear cams

Other Topics Pulley Systems & Chains and Sprockets
• crank & slider • screw threads • lifting systems
• moments • equilibrium • torque • efficiency
• mechanical advantage • shafts & couplings
• bearings • clutches & brakes • inclined plane

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Levers & Linkages

Online version: this title is included as
part of the DT Resource Pack on pages 10-11.
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