mechanisme
Mechanisme is a term used in several languages to refer to a system of moving parts that transmits motion and force to produce a desired output. In engineering, a mechanism is the component of a machine that provides motion transmission, while a broader term, machine, includes energy sources and control elements. Mechanisms consist of rigid bodies connected by joints forming a kinematic chain; motion is determined by geometry, joints, and constraints. Common categories include levers, inclined planes, screws, wedges, pulleys, wheels and axles, and more complex arrangements such as four-bar linkages, cam-and-follower systems, and gear trains. Analysts measure performance with respect to motion, force transmission, and efficiency, using concepts such as degrees of freedom, transmission ratio, and mechanical advantage.
In science and philosophy, mechanism describes the approach that natural phenomena arise from causal interactions of
Historically, mechanistic explanations gained influence during the Scientific Revolution and shaped views in physics, biology, and