Mechanical Engineering Flashcard

Front

What does the term “righty tighty, lefty losy” mean?

Back

It means to turn right to tighten and left to loosen.

Front

How do you secure a screw and nut?

Back

By using a hex drive or allen wrench.

Front

The function of the hand crank in the build is:

Back

To generate power

Front

What is the purpose of using spacers in your mechanisms build?

Back

To reduce friction

Front

How do the post standoff and bearing flat parts stabilize the shaft?

Back

By providing support and reducing friction

Front

Spacers are inserted along the shaft next to the gears because:

Back

They align the gears properly.

Front

In what direction do the driven gear spin?

Back

counterclockwise

Front

What is a driven gear?

Back

A gear that is driven by another gear.

Front

Identify the input and output of a mechanical system.

Back

By analyzing the energy flow

Front

What is an idler?

Back

A type of mechanical component