A cam follower, also known as a yoke-type roller, is a mechanical transmission device commonly used in cam-driven mechanisms within mechanical systems. It consists of a roller, bearings, a shaft sleeve, and connecting components. By making contact with a cam, it achieves relative motion and transfers the motion to the associated mechanism.
The primary purpose of a cam follower is to convert the rotational motion of a cam into reciprocating or rotating motion of the follower. This design makes cam followers widely used in applications such as machine tools, automation systems, and automotive engines, enabling complex tasks in workpiece processing, control systems, and transmission mechanisms.
With its unique structure and working principles, the cam follower provides an efficient solution for motion transmission and control in mechanical systems, making various engineering applications more flexible and reliable.
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