MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1
LEARNING SYSTEM
96-MEC1
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Amatrol’s Mechanical Systems 1 Learning System teaches the fundamentals of
basic mechanisms and simple mechanical systems. A mechanism is a device that
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transmits mechanical force from one point to another using this force to perform
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Learning Topics:
work. Mechanisms can be combined to create simple and complex machines.
Students will learn about the three basic types of mechanisms: levers, wheels
• Mechanisms Concepts
and inclined planes. These basic mechanisms can be seen in items we
• Force Measurement
use everyday such as scissors, gears, sprockets, boat ramps, bicycles
• First-Class Levers
and cars just to name a few.
• Second & Third Class Levers
• Friction
The 96-MEC1 consists of a workstation console with level 1 and level
• Inclined Planes
2 mechanical components mounted for easy identification and inven• Linkages, Cams & Turnbuckles
tory, storage panel, student curriculum, interactive CDROM cur• Fixed Pulleys
riculum and teacher’s assessment guide. The 96-MEC1 teaches
• Movable Pulleys & Pulley
students about different types of levers, linkages, cams, turnbuckles,
Combinations
pulley systems and gear drives.
• Gear Drives
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DESIGNED FOR LEARNING
Interactive Multimedia - Amatrol’s Mechanical Systems 1 Learning System includes interactive multimedia curriculum in CD-ROM format.
The multimedia teaches the same topics
that are covered in the written student curriculum including: mechanism safety, Hooke’s
law, first, second and third class levers,
linkages, cams and turnbuckles, pulley
systems and gear drives. It is the perfect
instructional tool for today’s classroom with
an exciting presentation and high quality
learning content. Each topic’s presentation
includes extensive videos, 3D animations,
interactive exercises, and colorful graphics
that will motivate students and help them
learn more effectively.
The multimedia software content mirrors the print-based Learning Activity
Packets (LAPs). Amatrol multimedia software is skills-based and provides
a complete learning experience for the student with theory presentation
and hands-on exercises.
Effective Component Storage - The 96-MEC1 components are
stored in full view with silkscreened
outlines and labels to enable students to quickly find the components
needed and easily return them to
their proper storage locations. This
feature also enables teachers to
identify missing components at a
glance.
Technical Data
Applied Mechanisms Console
- Power supplied by AC wall outlet, fused with
on/off switch
- Shall include the following components:
- Component mounting panel
- Enclosure base assembly
- Ball bearing pulleys (2)
- Electric drive motor
- Motor drive gear
- Pushbutton switch
- Fuse assembly
- Incline plane stud
- Incline plane moveable stud
- Gear mounting posts (5)
- Short studs (3)
- Power cord (1)
Applied Mechanisms Level 1 Components
- Sleeve bearing pulley
- Incline plane assembly
- Car assembly
- Test weight, 100 gm
- Test weight, 2-50 gm (2)
- Step pulley assembly (2)
- Pulley belt
- Large sprocket
- Small sprocket (2)
- Sprocket drive chain
- Lever
- Scale
- Moveable pulley
- Gears, following types: 24 tooth; 30 tooth;
36 tooth; 48 tooth; 54 tooth; 60 tooth
- Hex head wrench, 3/32”
Applied Mechanisms Storage Panel
Excellent Affordable Way To Teach Base Mechanical Skills -
The Mechanical Systems 1 Learning System offers an affordable method
for teaching base mechanical skills needed by technicians and engineers
alike. Students will learn how to perform numerous calculations including: weight of an object given its mass; moment caused by a force; torque
given an application; mechanical advantage of first, second and third class levers,
inclined planes, pulley combinations and
gear drives; compression rate of a spring
using Hooke’s Law, and coefficient of friction given application data. These skills
form the core knowledge needed to build
mechanical technical knowledge.
- Attaches to top of mechanisms console to
provide storage for components
Applied Mechanisms Level 2 Components
- Cam assembly #1
- Cam assembly #2
- Cam follower
- Linkage accessories (2)
- Crankshaft assembly
- Turnbuckle
Student Curriculum, Interactive CD-ROM
CD-B728
Student Learning Activity Packet Set B728 (2)
Teacher’s Assessment Guide B738
Teaches The Basic Types of Mechanisms
Amatrol’s 96-MEC1 teaches students the 3 basic types of mechanisms:
levers, wheels and planes. A lever is a solid beam used to pivot around a
point called a fulcrum to apply force. A balance scale, wheelbarrow and
tongs are all examples of levers. A wheel is a circular frame capable of
turning on an axis such as gears, sprockets and pulleys. An inclined plane
is any surface that makes an angle to the plane of the horizon. Examples
of an inclined plane include boat ramps and threads of a bolt or a screw.
Students will learn how to calculate the mechanical advantage of each of
these basic mechanisms.
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Levers, Wheels and Inclined Planes
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