Simulations & Animations

All mechanisms on this page are derived from the books Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors.

Geneva Drive Wheel

Geneva Drive. Model created and animated in NX6

Intermittent Motion Gears

Model created and animated in NX6

Rotational Cam

Cam follower. Model created in SpaceClaim and animated in NX6

Scotch Yoke

Model created and animated in NX6

Variable Quick Drop

Model created and animated in NX6

Double Wheel Ratchet

Double wheel ratchet. Model created and animated in NX6

Plate Cam

The animated cam is commonly called a "plate cam" because the body of the cam is in fthe form of a narrow plate, the edge of which is shaped to give the required motion to the follower. Model created in Spaceclaim and animated in Simwise 4d