1. Types of Links. Science/Technology Implementation Committee
Christie Brown
Bill Corrigan
Dick Esdale
Jan Novak
Phil Ritchie

2. Types of Links. Permanent or Removable?
Link: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces:
a fastener that serves to join or connect;
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Permanent or Removable?
Fixed (Complete) or Moveable (Partial)?
Direct or Indirect?
Rigid or Flexible (Elastic)?

3. Types of Links. Can the object be taken apart without
Permanent or Removable?
Can the object be taken apart without
causing damage to the object?
No - The link is considered permanent.
Yes – The link is considered removable
A rivet
A nut and bolt
Removable
Permanent

4. Types of Links. Is movement possible between the two parts?
2. Fixed (Complete) or Moveable (Partial)?
Is movement possible between the two
parts?
No - The link is considered fixed (complete).
Yes – The link is considered moveable (partial).
Scissors
Screwdriver handle and shaft
Moveable
Fixed

5. Types of Links. Do the parts require something else to
3. Direct or Indirect?
Do the parts require something else to
hold them together?
No - The link is considered direct.
Yes – The link is considered indirect.
Tupperware lid and bowl
Indirect
Direct
two pieces of wood glued or screwed together.

6. Types of Links.
4. Rigid or Flexible (Elastic)?
Is the fastener that links the parts together flexible ?
No - The link is considered rigid.
Yes – The link is considered flexible.
Tupper Ware lid .
Flexible
ordinary hinges
Shock absorber
Rigid
Flexible

7. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the handle and the punch is:
permanent or removable,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

8. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the handle and the punch is:
PERMANENT or removable,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible,

9. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the handle and the punch is:
PERMANENT or removable,
FIXED or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

10. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the handle and the punch is:
PERMANENT or removable,
FIXED or moveable,
DIRECT or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

11. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the handle and the punch is:
PERMANENT or removable,
FIXED or moveable,
DIRECT or indirect,
RIGID or flexible, .

12. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the top handle is:
permanent or removable,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

13. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the top handle is:
PERMANENT or removable,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible,.

14. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the top handle is:
PERMANENT or removable,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

15. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the top handle is:
PERMANENT or removable,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
direct or INDIRECT,
rigid or flexible, .

16. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the top handle is:
PERMANENT or removable,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
direct or INDIRECT,
RIGID or flexible, .

17. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the receptacle is:
permanent or removable,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

18. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the receptacle is:
permanent or REMOVABLE,
fixed or moveable,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

19. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the receptacle is:
permanent or REMOVABLE,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
direct or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

20. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the receptacle is:
permanent or REMOVABLE,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
DIRECT or indirect,
rigid or flexible, .

21. The types of « Links » between Parts?
The “link” between the bottom handle and the receptacle is:
permanent or REMOVABLE,
fixed or MOVEABLE,
DIRECT or indirect,
rigid or FLEXIBLE, .