Gadget Anatomy

The hand powered tools shown on this page all use combinations of the elements of machines to accomplish their functions.

Look carefully at each tool.
Think about how each part moves and makes the other parts move as the tool does its job.

Go to The Inventor's Toolbox if you need more information.

Which elements of machines do you see in each gadget? Click on only the ones you see.

Hand Powered Drill
	Which elements of machines are in this drill? Bevel Gears Worm Gear Screw Rack and Pinion Wheel and Axle Crank and Rod
Wing-Handle Corkscrew
Which elements of machines are in this corkscrew? Pulley Wheel and Axle Screw Rack and Pinion Lever Cam
Scissor Style Jack
	Which elements of machines are in this jack? Screw Cam Pulley Gears Lever Wedge

Classroom Activity: Sketching Gadget Anatomy