Mechanisms

Mr.BrewerBangor Area High School

Technology Education

Aircraft Radial EngineUsed in aircraft engines before turbine engines

Rotary Engine An internal combustion engine that

does not use pistons

Inline Engine – Cylinders lined up side by side. Common in four cylinder engines

Auto Change File Mechanismused in transmission systems

Auto Constant Velocity Universal Jointallows a drive shaft to transfer power at different angles and speeds with less friction.

Sewing MachineThis intricate mechanism was

invented in 1791 by Thomas Saint.

Malta Cross Movement Second hand movement used to control the clock

Oval RegulationCan you think of a use for this mechanism?

ResourcesFor more information

• www.wikipedia.org• www.howstuffworks.com