WorksheetsVEX IQ Mechanisms
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
_________ converts electrical energy into mechanical energy through the use of electro-magnetic fields and rotating wire coils.
Motor Loading
Stalls
DC Motors
__________ happens when there is any opposing force (such as friction or a heavy mass) acting as a load and requiring the motor to output torque to overcome it.
DC Motors
Stalls
Motor Loading
If you keep increasing the load on a motor it will eventually stops spinning or ___________
Stalls
Motor Loading
DC Motors
________________ expresses the relationship between a Driving Gear and a Driven Gear in a system.
Driving Gear
Driven Gear
Gear Ratio
Gear Train
Idler Gears
A _________________ is the gear connected to the input power source, such as a motor.
Driving Gear
Driven Gear
Gear Ratio
Gear Train
Idler Gears
A _________________ is the gear connected to the output, such as a wheel or mechanism in a system.
Driving Gear
Driven Gear
Gear Ratio
Gear Train
Idler Gears
A simple _________________ is a connected set of rotating gears that transmits power from an input to an output.
Driving Gear
Driven Gear
Gear Ratio
Gear Train
Idler Gears
All gears in between the Driving Gear and the Driven Gear that only transmit power are known as _________________.
Driving Gear
Driven Gear
Gear Ratio
Gear Train
Idler Gears
The robotic subsystem that provides the ability to move is often known as a _______________________.
Chassis
Turning Scrub
Wheelbase
Drivetrain
A __________________ is the structure of a mobile robot that holds wheels, motors, and/or any other hardware used to make up a drivetrain.
Chassis
Turning Scrub
Wheelbase
Drivetrain
_____________________ is the friction that resists turning.
Chassis
Turning Scrub
Wheelbase
Drivetrain
The __________________ is the distance between Drivetrain wheels.
Chassis
Turning Scrub
Wheelbase
Drivetrain
An ________________________ is a mechanism that allows a robot to interact with objects in its environment.
Plow
Object Manipulator
Scoop
Accumulator
Friction Grabber
A _________________ moves objects without actually picking them up and they are by far the easiest manipulator type to design and build.
Plow
Object Manipulator
Scoop
Accumulator
Friction Grabber
A _________________ applies force underneath an object such that the object can be elevated and carried
Plow
Object Manipulator
Scoop
Accumulator
Friction Grabber
A _________________ applies a force to an object in at least two places, allowing the object to be pinched or grabbed.
Plow
Object Manipulator
Scoop
Accumulator
Friction Grabber
Any specialized Object Manipulator designed to collect and hold multiple objects at one time is known as an _______________________.
Plow
Object Manipulator
Scoop
Accumulator
Friction Grabber
A ___________________ refers to an object’s ability to move in a single independent direction of motion.
Rotating Joints
Elevator
Lifting Mechanism
Degree of Freedom
Linkages
A ____________________ is any mechanism designed to move to perform tasks and/or lift objects.
Rotating Joints
Elevator
Lifting Mechanism
Degree of Freedom
Linkages
The most frequently used lifting mechanism in mobile and competition robotics is a ________________________ .
Rotating Joints
Elevator
Lifting Mechanism
Degree of Freedom
Linkages
An _________________________ uses linear (straight line) motion to lift straight up.
Rotating Joints
Elevator
Lifting Mechanism
Degree of Freedom
Linkages
_____________________ convert an input motion into a different type of output motion.
Rotating Joints
Elevator
Lifting Mechanism
Degree of Freedom
Linkages
Does this gear ratio provide more speed, torque, or equal amounts of both?
Speed
Torque
Equal
11
What is the SIMPLIFIED GEAR REDUCTION for this gear ratio?
12/60
60/12
1/5
5/1
Torque
What is the COMPOUND GEAR REDUCTION shown here?
12/60 x 12/36
5/1 and 3/1
Torque
15/1
