The document discusses a crankshaft assembly which converts linear motion in a car engine into rotational motion to power the wheels. It describes the main parts as the crankshaft, connecting rod and pin, and piston. The crankshaft converts the linear up and down motion of the piston into a circular rotation. The connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft and is held in place by pins on either end. The piston transfers force from expanding gas in the cylinder to push down the connecting rod and cause the crankshaft to rotate.

1. Crankshaft Assembly
Mehdi
Michael
Mereoni
(M3)
IND 2304- ADVANCED SOLIDS MODELING

2. WHAT IS A CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY?
Simply put, a crankshaft assembly is a component in
car engines that converts linear motion into rotary
motion. Through a series of connected components,
this motion then moves the vehicle’s wheels so that the
vehicle can move forward.

3. THE PARTS
There are many different types of crankshaft assemblies,
with differences varying from the number of pistons used to
the shape of the assembly as a whole. For this project we
have designed a very simple crankshaft, focusing on three
main parts:
- the Crankshaft
- the Connecting Rod & Pin
- the Piston

4. THE CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft Insert Image

5. THE CONNECTING ROD & PIN
The connecting rod, as
its name implies,
connects the piston on
one end to the
crankshaft on the other.
It is held in place by
pins at either end.
Insert image

6. THE PISTON
The purpose of the piston is to
transfer force from gas being
expanded inside the cylinder.
It pushes down on the head of
the piston, which in turn
pushes down the connecting
rod, thus allowing the
crankshaft to rotate, which
then turns gears in the engine.

7. THE FINAL PRODUCT

8. PROBLEMS

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