6.5 - Rack and Pinion
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Practice Questions
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What does a pinion do in a rack and pinion system?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of gears in motion.
Name a common application of rack and pinion systems.
💡 Hint: Where do you turn the wheel on a car?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a rack and pinion system?
💡 Hint: Consider the motion direction: rotating vs. moving straight.
True or False: A rack is a circular component in the rack and pinion system.
💡 Hint: Visualize the shape of both components.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a minimalistic prototype for a rack and pinion mechanism to lift a small weight, detailing materials, dimensions, and calculations for torque required.
💡 Hint: Think about how much force is needed to lift the weight and how the gear’s size affects this.
Assess the limitations and potential failure modes for a rack and pinion system in an automated conveyor belt application.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens with continuous use of mechanical parts over time.
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