1. What is description of mechanism?

 A mechanism is an assembly of movable parts having one part fixed with respect
to a frame of reference and designed to produce an effect. Mechanism are
combinations of such movable members such as links, gears, caws, belts, chains
and spring held in a rigid frame

2. When do we apply this technique of technical writing?

 Description of mechanism is a technique of writing that tells how a machine

works. To justify this meaning, the writer should maintain clarity and accuracy in
giving details about mechanism

3. Define mechanism. Differentiate mechanism from simple machine.

 A mechanism is a device designed to transform input forces and movement into

a desired set of output forces and the movement. Mechanisms generally consist
of moving components such as gears and gear trains, belt and chain
drives, cam and follower mechanisms, and linkages as well as friction devices
such as brakes and clutches, and structural components such as the frame,
fasteners, bearings, springs, lubricants and seals, as well as a variety of
specialized machine elements such as splines, pins and keys.
 A mechanism is kinematic chain which transmit the motion. It is a skeleton dig.
of a machine to transmit the definite motion between the various link. While
machine is a mechanism which transmit both the motion and forces. It may have
no. of mechanism which transmit the available energy into useful work.

4. What are the steps involved in Description of mechanism? Study each step.

 I. Introduction
A. What the mechanism is (formal definition)
B. Purpose (general function of mechanism)
C. General Apperance (physical apperance)
D. Division into principal parts
  II. Part by Part Description (Parts and Functions)
A. Part No. 1
1. Purpose (function)
B. Part No. 2
1. Purpose (function)
C. Etc

5. Bring an illustration/drawing of the following with the complete parts.

 Transit

 Dynamo
 Lathe

 Transistor
6. Be able to research the parts and functions of each mechanism

 Transit
1. Telescope & Locking Levers - holds lenses magnifying objects in sight.
2. Detachable Sunshade – used to block sunlight from affecting objects
being sighted.
3. Graduated Leveling Vial – used to level telescope on its base.
4. Horizontal Vernier Scale – moves around main scale determining
horizontal angular reading too small to read on main scale.
5. Graduated Horizontal Circle – marked by degrees, used for setting
and reading horizontal angle.
6. Horizontal Clamp Screw – holding the instrument in horizontal
position when tightened.
7. Horizontal Tangent Screw – can be adjusted to make the instrument
move left or right on the horizontal plane.
8. Graduated Vertical Circle – marked by degrees, used for setting and
reading vertical angles.
9. Vertical Vernier Scale – moves around main scale determining
vertical angular readings too small to read on main scale.
10. Leveling Screws - allows adjustment to be made to ensure the
instrument is level in all positions.
11. Base-Graduated Leveling Vial – the area level attaches to tripod – has
spirit level ensuring base is level when attaching level transit.
12. Focusing Knob – can be turned to make objects appear crisp and
clear.
13. Eyepiece – located at the viewing end of the telescope, it can be
turned to bring the crosshairs into focus.
 Dynamo
1. Electromagnets – a piece of metal that becomes magnetic when an
electric current is passed through or near it.
2. Pulley - a wheel or set of wheels that is used with a rope, chain, etc.,
to lift or lower heavy objects.
 3. Armature Windings - the main current-carrying winding in which the
electromotive force (emf) or counter-emf of rotation is induced. The
current in the armature winding is known as the armature current.
4. Brushes - a device which conducts current between stationary wires
and moving parts, most commonly in a rotating shaft.
5. Commutator - an attachment, connected to the armature of a motor
or generator, through which electrical connection is made and which
ensures that the current flows as direct current.
 Lathe
1. Head Stock - a set of bearings in a machine, supporting a revolving
part.
2. Chuck - a specialized type of clamp. It is used to hold an object
with radial symmetry, especially a cylinder.
3. Feed Shaft - A short shaft or countershaft in a diamond-drill gear-
feed swivel head rotated by the drill motor through gears or a
fractional drive and by means of which the engaged pair of feed gears
is driven.
4. Carriage - serves the purpose of supporting, guiding and feeding the
tool against the job during the operation of the lathe.
5. Tool Post - the top most part of the carriage and is used for holding
the tool or tool holder in position.
6. Compound Rest - placed over the cross slide and it consists of a
graduated circular base which is having swiveling nature.
7. Tail Stock - mounted on the bed of the lathe such that it is capable of
sliding along the latter maintaining its alignment with the head stock.
8. Bed - acts as the base on which the different fixed and operations
parts of the Lathe are mounted. Lathe beds are usually made as single
piece casting of semi-steel
9. Lead Screw - a screw used as a linkage in a machine, to
translate turning motion into linear motion.
 Transistor
1. Emitter -
an electrode on a transistorfrom which a flow of electrons or holesent
ers the region between the electrodes.
2. Base - the gate controller device for the larger electrical supply.
3. Collector - the larger electrical supply.