Mechanism (technology)

Mechanism (technology)

A mechanism is some technical aspect of a larger process or mechanical device, or combination of parts designed to perform a particular function. Sometimes an entire machine may be referred to as a mechanism. Examples are the steering mechanism in a car, or the winding mechanism of a wristwatch.When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as a mechanism.

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