MECHANISMS

WHAT IS A MECHANISM?

A mechanism is a device designed to transform input forces and movement into an output force and motion.

Mechanisms transmit and transform force and motion from an input source, to an output receptor.In the case of a bicycle the input source is our legs.

                               

                               

THE PARTS OF A MECHANISM

                      Input of force and motion
                                      ⇩
                               Mechanism
                                      ⇩
                      Output force and motion