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Can one certain type of mechanism power more than one set of movements?

April 26, 2017certain mechanism movements power type

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Can one certain type of mechanism power more than one set of movements?

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Yes. One of the commonest mechanisms used in automata is the camshaft. This shaft (or axle) can be rotated by clockwork, electric motors or a hand crank. The cams on the shaft are discs with profiles that are shaped to displace levers or operate switches. Each cam controls a different part of the machine.