Challenge: Machines/machinery, May 29-June 3
May 28, 2023 21:12:49 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
My machine/machinery challenge arises only from my having a few images of what I considered machines are, and the reflection that I had never seen a challenge on these terms. I am not an expert, or even an enthusiast, neither do I have a great collection of stunning machine images, but I know a lot of hoggers do.
Checking the web for definitions, I first found that there are just 6 machines – "Six types of simple machines are Lever, Pulley, Inclined plane, Wedge, Screw, Wheel, and Axle". That turned out to be a pre-industrial revolution approach. Other definitions appear more appropriate to modern times: “a combination of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy to do some desired work. a sewing machine. : an instrument (as a lever or pulley) designed to transmit or change slightly the application of power, force, or motion. : an organized group that controls a political party.” That last might be extended to include unorganised groups, even disorganised groups!
“A machine is a physical system using power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. . . artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines. Machines can be driven by animals and people, by natural forces such as wind and water, and by chemical, thermal, or electrical power, and include a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement. They can also include computers and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called mechanical systems.”
I dared ask the difference between a machine and an engine: “A machine consumes energy whereas an engine produces energy. Engine converts heat energy to Mechanical Energy but machine converts all forms of energy to mechanical energy except heat energy. A engine runs a machine, without an engine a machine can't run.”
Enough of that! Let’s see what you clever photographers come up with.
Checking the web for definitions, I first found that there are just 6 machines – "Six types of simple machines are Lever, Pulley, Inclined plane, Wedge, Screw, Wheel, and Axle". That turned out to be a pre-industrial revolution approach. Other definitions appear more appropriate to modern times: “a combination of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy to do some desired work. a sewing machine. : an instrument (as a lever or pulley) designed to transmit or change slightly the application of power, force, or motion. : an organized group that controls a political party.” That last might be extended to include unorganised groups, even disorganised groups!
“A machine is a physical system using power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. . . artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines. Machines can be driven by animals and people, by natural forces such as wind and water, and by chemical, thermal, or electrical power, and include a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement. They can also include computers and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called mechanical systems.”
I dared ask the difference between a machine and an engine: “A machine consumes energy whereas an engine produces energy. Engine converts heat energy to Mechanical Energy but machine converts all forms of energy to mechanical energy except heat energy. A engine runs a machine, without an engine a machine can't run.”
Enough of that! Let’s see what you clever photographers come up with.
May 28, 2023 21:24:21 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
[quote=Kaskazi]My machine/machinery challenge arises only from my having a few images of what I considered machines are, and the reflection that I had never seen a challenge on these terms. I am not an expert, or even an enthusiast, neither do I have a great collection of stunning machine images, but I know a lot of hoggers do.
Sorry - I clicked send before I was ready! Here are a couple of images suggestive of the range of technology which we might explore
Sorry - I clicked send before I was ready! Here are a couple of images suggestive of the range of technology which we might explore
May 29, 2023 06:39:27 #
May 29, 2023 07:06:40 #
If I understood the challenge correctly….😊
May 29, 2023 07:19:58 #
I have some:
May 29, 2023 07:33:41 #
May 29, 2023 07:36:43 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
I work on this type of equipment for a living, sorry the pictures aren't the greatest, they were taken with a point n shoot for reference purposes at work (very poor lighting)
Trackmobile mobile railcar mover
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Transmission from Trackmobile with half of the guts removed
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Control valve from transmission
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Torque converter from transmission
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Axle planetary gear set, destroyed
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Behind the dash
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May 29, 2023 07:39:18 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
satorifarm wrote:
If I understood the challenge correctly….😊
Nice range of machines here, satoriform. That image of the wheels is great. I like the old metal-framed piano - built for humid environments where a wooden frame might warp. Then the chasing on the pistol is very elegant - why did we need to beautify weapons?
May 29, 2023 07:40:49 #
Several I used to operate.
May 29, 2023 07:41:19 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
photophile wrote:
I have some:
Great cranes and a lifter Karin. All exploiting that old basic machine, the lever. But me? I wanna be in the sailboat!
May 29, 2023 07:44:40 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
cmc4214 wrote:
I work on this type of equipment for a living, sorry the pictures aren't the greatest, they were taken with a point n shoot for reference purposes at work (very poor lighting)
Wonderful detail shots cmc. And thanks for telling what these things are - that's to be encouraged, although there are no doubt others like me, whose mechanical ignorance may often forbid ID!
May 29, 2023 07:46:39 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
ghbowser wrote:
Several I used to operate.
I was hoping we'd find some operators! That first one is splendid, but I like the mistiness of the second image.
May 29, 2023 07:48:48 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
Kaskazi wrote:
Wonderful detail shots cmc. And thanks for telling what these things are - that's to be encouraged, although there are no doubt others like me, whose mechanical ignorance may often forbid ID!
Thanks, I hope to post some more (and better) pictures later, if I get the time.
May 29, 2023 07:52:08 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
satorifarm wrote:
If I understood the challenge correctly….😊
Really like no.3 looks like a McCormick, No.7 horse drawn mower.
May 29, 2023 08:00:58 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
photophile wrote:
I have some:
Following photophile's lead, here are a few more cranes. And yes, that last one is a crane, based not on the lever, but rather on the wheel and axel - for hauling provisions etc. up to the monastery at Mont St Michel, France, operated by two people treading inside the wheel. And using an inclined plane to ease the load outside. Definitely not a giant hamster toy
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