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Basic Types of Mechanical Joints - A Short Introduction
Discover the six fundamental types of mechanical joints: Revolute, Prismatic, Cylindrical, Screw, Cardan, and Spherical. This concise and visually engaging presentation is perfect for engineers, students, and anyone interested in robotics and mechanical systems. Learn how these joints enable movement in machines and structures – explained simply and effectively! 🚀
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Basic Types of Mechanical Joints - A Short Introduction
- 1. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End Basic Types of Mechanical Joints A short introduction Loic Donald Waffo M. Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering March 16, 2025 1 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 2. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End Table of Contents 1 Revolute Joint 2 Prismatic Joint 3 Cylindrical Joint 4 Screw Joint 5 Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) 6 Spherical Joint 7 Overview 8 End 2 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 3. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 1- Revolute Joint Brief description of Revolute Joints • Allows rotational movement around a single axis. • Commonly found in hinges, robotic arms, and mechanical linkages. Figure: Revolute Joint1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 3 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 4. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 2- Prismatic Joint Brief description of Prismatic Joints • Enables linear motion along one axis. • Used in sliders, telescopic mechanisms, and linear actuators. Figure: Prismatic Joint1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 4 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 5. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 3- Cylindrical Joint Brief description of Cylindrical Joints • Provides both linear and rotational movement along a single axis. • Seen in industrial machines and robotic applications. Figure: Cylindrical Joint1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 5 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 6. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 4- Screw Joint Brief description of Screw Joints • Converts rotational motion into linear motion via a threaded connection. • Found in lead screws, jackscrews, and bottle caps Figure: Screw Joint1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 6 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 7. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 5- Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Brief description of Cardan Joints (Universal Joints) • Allows rotational movement in multiple directions, accommodating misalignment. • Used in drive shafts of vehicles and power transmission systems. Figure: Cardan Joints (Universal Joints)1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 7 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 8. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 6- Spherical Joint Brief description of Spherical Joints • Permits rotation in all three axes without translation. • Found in ball-and-socket joints like the human shoulder and robotic joints. Figure: Spherical Joint1 1 https://www.youtube.com/@the-smartteacher 8 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 9. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End 7- Overview of Basic Types of Mechanical Joints (a) Revolute Joint (b) Prismatic Joint (c) Cylindrical Joint (a) Screw Joint (b) Cardan Joint (c) Spherical Joint 9 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.
- 10. Revolute Joint Prismatic Joint CylindricalJoint Screw Joint Cardan Joint (Universal Joint) Spherical Joint Overview End Thank you for your attention! Visit The Smart Teacher on YouTube for more ! 10 Basic Types of Mechanical Joints — M.Sc. Loic Donald Waffo M.