INTRODUCTION     ·       This type of mechanism is used in producing intermittent rotary motion from an oscillating or reciprocating motion member.   ·       The ratchet and pawl mechanism consists of a ratchet wheel and a pawl, as shown in figure.   ·       The ratchet consists of a round gear or linear rack with teeth.     ·       A pawl is a spring loaded member that engages the teeth of the ratchet the teeth of ratchet is uniform.        Theory of operation      A ratchet consists of a round  gear   or linear  rack  with teeth. A pawl is a  spring-loaded member that engages the teeth of the ratchet. The teeth are uniform, with each tooth having a moderate slope on one edge and a much steeper slope on the other edge.  When the teeth are moving in the unrestricted (i.e., forward) direction , the pawl easily slides up and over the gently sloped edges...
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