mechanism
device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement
open bolt
firearm mechanisms where the bolt is in the rearward position (open) when ready to fire
ballast
material that is used to provide stability to a vehicle or structure
firearm action
firearms mechanism that moves cartridges and/or seals the breech
string
long, flexible structure made from fibers or plies twisted together
Serpent Labret with Articulated Tongue
Aztec goldwork
door handle
attached device used to open or close a door
tape transport
mechanism that guides the tape through a recorder or player
time lock
locking mechanism designed to open a safe or vault only after reaching a preset time, commonly found in bank vaults or other high-security containers
lock
mechanical or electronic fastening device
complication
horology term; special feature in a mechanical clock
closed bolt
firearm mechanisms where the bolt is in the forward position (closed or locked, depending on mechanism) when ready to fire
coupler
component of a musical organ
gear train
interconnected series of two or more gears in a machine
Sun and planet gear
Type of gear used in early beam engines
trigger mechanism
mechanism holding the impact mechanism of a projectile weapon in tension until the former's actuation
camshaft
shaft to which a cam is fastened
mandrel
usually tapered or cylindrical axle, spindle, or arbor inserted into a hole in a piece of work to support it during machining
motion interpolation
form of video processing
windchest
mechanism in a pipe organ
Higgs mechanism
mechanism in quantum field theory in which spontaneous symmetry breaking causes gauge bosons to acquire mass
database trigger
event which is causing an action in a database
manipulator
mechanism designed to grasp and hold items
action
system of transmission between keys pressed by the organist and airflow in the pipes
mechanical transmission
device that transmits motion from one element (motor) to another (actuator)
mechanical toy
A toy that is made of mechanisms
compliant mechanism
flexible mechanism that achieves force and motion transmission through elastic body deformation
electrodynamic wheel
proposed electrodynamic levitation system
presser foot
part of a sewing machine
leg mechanism
walking mechanism
points
point blade and stock rail assembly of a switch
Compliant mechanism
Compliant Mechanism
simple machine
mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force
servomechanism
automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the action of a mechanism.
lock
system used to ignite the propellant of a firearm
hydraulic machine
machinery and tools that use liquid fluid power to do simple work
Trammel of Archimedes
Ellipsograph
phonograph chassis
mechanical assembly of an electrical phonograph turntable (usually excluding cabinetry and electronic amplifiers)
mechanical computer
computer only built from mechanical components such as levers and gears
gear
mechanic mechanism
carriage return
control character, or mechanism, used to reset a device's position to the beginning of a line of text
movement
inner mechanical workings of a pocket watch or wristwatch
Whippletree
mechanism to distribute force evenly through linkages
solar array drive mechanism
mechanism used on satellites to control the position of solar arrays