Mechanical engineering
Engine crank mechanism
The crankshaft rotates while four pistons with connecting rods move inside a translucent cylinder block, showing how the pistons' reciprocating motion is linked to the crankshaft's rotation.
20 s
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Mechanical engineering
The crankshaft rotates while four pistons with connecting rods move inside a translucent cylinder block, showing how the pistons' reciprocating motion is linked to the crankshaft's rotation.
20 s
Mechanical engineering
The reducer in a translucent housing: through the walls you can see the worm and spur gear stages turning between the input and output shafts.
20 s
Mechanical engineering
The same reducer with the upper part of the housing removed: the worm drives the worm wheel, then a pair of spur gears transmits the motion to the output shaft.
15 s
Mechanical engineering
Kinematic diagram of the assembly: tie rod, upper and lower suspension arms, and a coil-spring shock absorber connected to the wheel.
5 s
Aircraft structures
The gear leg folds and retracts, then extends again, showing how the brace, the actuator and the mounting joints work.
11 s
Aircraft structures
The strut with its wheel swings into a horizontal position and extends again; a folding brace locks it in the extended position.
10 s
Aircraft structures
A hydraulic cylinder folds the strut into a horizontal position and extends it again — a full retraction and extension cycle.
11 s
Mechanical engineering
The crankshaft rotates while four pistons with connecting rods move inside a translucent cylinder block, showing how the pistons' reciprocating motion is linked to the crankshaft's rotation.
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