413K views · 3.7K reactions | Illustration of a 3D model of a ratchet mechanism. The system includes a toothed gear, a pivoting lever (ratchet) that controls the movement of the gear, as well as other supporting components. This type of mechanism is commonly used in hand tools, clocks, and automated systems to allow motion in one direction while preventing backward movement. | Electronique & Electricité | Facebook

Ratchet action cable cutter – understanding the 3-gear-mechanism In case you’ve been wondering how our ratchet action cable cutters (e.g. 95 32 315 A) work: Here you go! :-) Thanks to an acrylic plate you can have a look at its inner workings. Who of you has worked with our cable cutters? Find the cable cutters in our online catalogue: http://bit.ly/2xELk0n | Knipex