Project 1.1.6 Compound Machine Design – FT
Introduction
Mechanical systems often require a combination ofmechanisms to complete a given task. Any time twoor more machines are combined, the result is acompound machine. If many mechanisms arecombined, the machine may even be referred to asa complex machine. Compound machines canrange in complexity from a crane or automobile to asimple manual can opener. A bicycle is an exampleof a compound machine. The pedals, brakes,handle bars, and sprocket systems are just some ofthe mechanisms on most bicycles. In this activityyou will work in teams to design and build acompound machine to accomplish an instructor-specified task.
Mechanical systems often require a combination ofmechanisms to complete a given task. Any time twoor more machines are combined, the result is acompound machine. If many mechanisms arecombined, the machine may even be referred to asa complex machine. Compound machines canrange in complexity from a crane or automobile to asimple manual can opener. A bicycle is an exampleof a compound machine. The pedals, brakes,handle bars, and sprocket systems are just some ofthe mechanisms on most bicycles. In this activityyou will work in teams to design and build acompound machine to accomplish an instructor-specified task.