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    Crank (mechanism) - Wikipedia

    A crank is an arm attached at a right angle to a rotating shaft by which circular motion is imparted to or received from the shaft. When combined with a connecting rod, it can be used to convert circular motion into reciprocating motion, or vice versa. The arm may be a bent portion of the shaft, or a … See more

    Familiar examples include:
    Hand-powered cranks
    Spinning wheel
    • Mechanical pencil sharpener
    Fishing reel and other reels for cables, wires, ropes, etc. See more

    A crank axle is a crankshaft which also serves the purpose of an axle. It is used on steam locomotives with inside cylinders. See more

    • Curtis, Robert I. (2008). "Food Processing and Preparation". In Oleson, John Peter (ed.). The Oxford Handbook of Engineering and … See more

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    It was thought that evidence of the earliest true crank handle was found in a Han era glazed-earthenware … See more

    Beam engine – Early configuration of the steam engine utilising a rocking beam to connect major components.
    Crankshaft – Mechanism for converting reciprocating motion to rotation
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    Aug 23, 2016 · The small gears should have equal radii, as should the large gears. Either one of the red or blue gear sets should be driven by the crank. The large gears are in constant mesh, so this ensures that the red and blue gear …

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  7. How to Build a Crank and Slider Mechanism: 11 Steps

    Sep 12, 2022 · A crank and slider is a useful mechanism if you need to convert rotational motion into reciprocating linear motion. To build one, you'll ned a crank shaft, a linkage or connecting rod, and a slider. We'll show you how to …

  8. Rotary to Linear Motion | MISUMI Mech Lab Blog

    Nov 29, 2017 · Learn how to convert rotary motion into linear motion using slider-crank, automation clever, screw, and cam mechanisms. See application examples, design tips, and challenges for each mechanism.

  9. 6.4: Period and Frequency for Uniform Circular Motion

    Jul 20, 2022 · Learn how to calculate the period and frequency of an object moving in a circle with constant speed and angular velocity. See the formulas, definitions, and examples of uniform circular motion.