Force & Motion Symbols
Symbolic representation of shape and direction of effects, forces and motions in general.
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Force or unidirectional linear motion in the direction of the arrow | ![]() |
Force or bidirectional linear motion | |
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Force or limited movement in both directions | ![]() |
Effect or action from a reference point | |
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Action or effect to a reference point | ![]() |
Effect or action in both directions from a reference point | |
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Effect or action in both directions to a reference point | ![]() |
No simultaneous effect or action from or to a point of reference | |
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Simultaneous effect or action from a reference point | ![]() |
Unidirectional circular motion | |
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Bidirectional circular motion | ![]() |
Limited bidirectional circular motion in both directions | |
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Oscillatory motion | ![]() |
Rotational motions around an axis | |
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Rotational motions around an axis, side view | |||
Examples of use of these symbols in devices |
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Energy meter, has energy in both directions | ![]() |
Direction of the strength of the movement of the rotation | |
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Device activated by pneumatic or hydraulic power Single action |
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Power Line AC | |
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