Guides & Links Basic Mechanical Function Is the role played by an object, system, subsystem or part Guides and Links are the most frequently used basic mechanical functions
Links The mechanism that holds two components of an object together Fasteners can help connect two components ex. Nail, Screw, Weld, Nut, Glue, Tape etc. A link can be 1) Direct or Indirect (p.396) 2) Removable or Non-removable (p.396-397)
Guides (guiding controls) The mechanism that makes a component follow a specific movement 2 types: Rotation and Translation (p.398)