A resource book which looks at the design of mechanisms, for example gears and linkages, through the eyes of a mathematician. There are a wide variety of examples including car steering, anglepoise lamps, bicycles, cine cameras, folding push chairs and the design of robots. Readers are encouraged to make models throughout and to look for further examples in everyday life. Suitable for GCSE, A level, and mathematics/technology/engineering courses in Further Education.

1. Around we go! -Transmitting rotary motion using belts, pulleys, sprockets and chains 2. Gnashing teeth! -An analysis of gear trains 3. Tipping, tilting and turning -The variable-based triangle 4. Swings, lifts and balances -Applications of the parallelogram linkage 5. From rocking horses to steam engines -Applications of the isosceles trapezium linkage 6. Why is a cyclist like a pedal bin? -Applications and analysis of the general 4-bar linkage 7. Hoist away! -Winding mechanisms 8. Rolling along -Rollers and wheels 9. Forward twist! -Combining rotary and linear motion 10. A bumpy ride! -Cams and ratchets 11. Win some, lose some! -Levers and hydraulic rams 12. Mechanical manipulators -An analysis of robot designs Solutions to exercises

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