Got these in an email, but thought there were cool enough to share. (Sorry if you have seen these before.)

Some basic animated graphics to show how certain things work in a simplistic fashion. Maybe not completely accurate in all situations, but it gives a good idea of the basic principal. Take them for what they are. I thought they were pretty cool, and figured the folks here might enjoy them.


These are great mechanical principles...shows the greatness of the human mind.


Simple animation to explain complex principles:-


1: Aircraft Radial Engine
Used in Aircraft



 2: Oval Regulation
Used in clocks and sewing machines

 3: Sewing Machines



4: Malta Cross movement - second hand movement used to control the clock



5: Auto Change file mechanism
Used in Vehicle Transmissions



6: Auto Constant Velocity Universal Joint
Used in Automobiles



7: Gun Ammunition loading system-Aboard Navy Ships



8: Rotary Engine - an internal combustion engine, the heat rather than the piston movement into rotary movement.
Some used in the Mazda car





9: Inline Engine - it's cylinders lined up side by side
Used in Motorcyles