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    The document discusses several mechanical control systems: 1) A ratchet and pawl system allows rotation in only one direction through interlocking teeth and a pivoting pawl. 2) A disc brake system for vehicles uses pads that squeeze a disc connected to the axle to stop rotation via hydraulic pressure. 3) Bicycle brakes operate on the wheel rims using lever-activated pads in a similar way to disc brakes but without hydraulics.

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    The document discusses several mechanical control systems: 1) A ratchet and pawl system allows rotation in only one direction through interlocking teeth and a pivoting pawl. 2) A disc brake system for vehicles uses pads that squeeze a disc connected to the axle to stop rotation via hydraulic pressure. 3) Bicycle brakes operate on the wheel rims using lever-activated pads in a similar way to disc brakes but without hydraulics.

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    Wednesday 3 May 2023

    Mechanical Control systems


    Ratchet and Pawl
    A ratchet is a wheel with saw-shaped teeth round its rim. The pawl is a tooth–shaped lever
    which is pivoted so that it slides over the saw-shaped teeth when they turn in one direction
    but drops into the slot between the teeth when it is turned in the other direction. In other
    words, the ratchet and pawl allow rotation in one direction only. Movement in both
    directions can be achieved using springs which, when released, create centrifugal force and
    cause the pawl to move away from the ratchet. The system is used in a variety of applications
    where rotation is required only in one direction such as the single direction entry turnstile to a
    supermarket or soccer stadium
    Disc Brake System

    A bus moving fast is difficult to stop due to the speed of the vehicle, the weight of the bus
    itself and the load it is carrying. That load will include several passengers plus their luggage.
    The brakes must create a greater force than all these factors and yet that force is applied to
    a very small area by friction. The disc brake consists of a disc usually made from cast iron.
    This is connected to the axle which drives the wheel. The brake pads are part of the brake
    callipers which fits around the disc. When the brake pedal is pressed, hydraulic fluid pushes
    a piston out which presses the brake pad against the sides of the disc.

    Bicycle Brakes

    Most bicycle braking systems operate on the rims of the wheels and all of them are operated
    by a lever mechanism on the handlebar. When you squeeze the brake lever, two rubber
    friction pads grab the rim in a similar way to the brake pads on the disc brake of a car but
    without the hydraulic assistance. Calliper bike brakes are the most common. The two arms
    holding the brake disc are pivoted at the top. An adjusting mechanism adjusting mechanism
    allows the brake pads to be adjusted so that the distance from the rim is not too big. When
    the brake lever is pulled, the cable pulls on the two arms which rotate at the pivot point and
    bring the brake disc into contact with the rim. The two arms in this system are acting as first-
    class levers.

    CLEATS

    A simple pulley system is used to pull a flag up the flagpole. Because the flag is fixed to the
    rope, the rope itself needs to be fixed so that the flag remains at the top of the pole. The
    mechanism used to secure the rope is a cleat: a simple two-pronged hook device that the
    rope is wound around. On small sailing boats, cleats are used to hold the ropes which
    control the angle at which the sail is held to the wind. Various forms of cleats have been
    developed for this purpose. They are designed so that the rope can be quickly fixed in
    position and removed just as quickly in order to make adjustments.

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