https://mechanical-library.org/

 Mechanical Library
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The Mechanical Library is an open-source exhibit and curriculum to
introduce mechanical engineering to middle and high school student.
The 6-foot-tall exhibit of moving mechanical models demonstrate
important or interesting engineering inventions. Each mechanism has a
web page that explains how the mechanisms are used in real life. It
has photos, videos, 3D models, & lego models.

We hope to support STEM education by sparking curiosity in how things
work. Learn more about the project

The exhibit is currently in development, follow @mechanical.library
and @SteveTurbek on Instagram

The Library

Click a mechanism below to learn more, watch videos, see 3D models,
make 3D prints, and build Lego models.

 
Reduction Gears
 
Universal Joint
 
Belts & Chains
 
Right Angle Gears
 
Geneva Movement
 
Rotational To Linear
 
Multiple Gear Drive
 
Hobson's Joint


Photos of Mechanical Library Cabinet

Video of Mechanical Library Cabinet Source: mechanical-library.org
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View in 3D

iPhone Augmented Reality Viewer

Potential Phase 2 Elements


 1. Capstan Drive
 2. Square & Spiral Gears, Gears trains with missing teeth
 3. Ropes, Wires, & Pulleys
 4. Cam & Follower (external and in groove)
 5. Cams & Eccentric Drive, heart shape and wave wheel
 6. Friction & Mechanical clutch
 7. Cycloidal drive
 8. Constant Velocity Joint
 9. Continuously Variable Transmission
10. Steam & Combustion Piston & Crankshaft
11. Fluids (hydraulics) & Air pressure (pneumatics)
12. Springs: linear and torsion
13. One way bearing - roller clutch
14. An epicyclic train
15. 4 Bar linkages
16. Reuleaux Triangle "positive return" cam 1,2

About Mechanical Library

The Mechanical Library is being built by Steve Turbek. Mechanical
Library is a non-commercial labor of love, with support by NYCFirst,
who provides meaningful and joyful STEM and robotics programming to
NYC public school students.

The Mechanical Library is inspired by the 1920's "Mechanical
Wonderland" museum exhibit by W.M. Clark, which was inspired by the
book "507 Mechanical Movements" by Henry T. Brown. Here is our custom
research into the history of the exhibits. More research and sources.

If you would like to become a partner or sponsor, please contact
steve (at) turbek.com

Mechanical Library Project Goals

The Mechanical Library is inspired by great science and engineering
teachers worldwide.

 1. Inspire the 'engineering mindset' in middle to high school
    students, especially those not excited by math and engineering.
 2. Make something interesting for kids and parents to introduce
    Mechanical Engineering using practical demonstrations.
 3. Communicate the opportunities for a career in the well-paid
    physical technical fields.
 4. Support teachers who cover these subjects.