KnowraRack and pinionLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Rack and pinion, each with the reason it gives.All 5Related 2Narrower topic 1Compared with 2Mechanical calculatorRelated: Some calculators use it to move digit registers or set numerical inputs.Gear ratioCompared with: It uses gear teeth but relates angular motion to linear travel rather than two rotation rates.Rack railwayNarrower topic: The locomotive gear and toothed track form this mechanism, producing positive traction on steep slopes.Steering wheelRelated: In many cars, it converts steering-wheel rotation into lateral movement of the front wheels.Screw mechanismCompared with: It also converts rotation to linear motion, but uses meshing teeth rather than a screw thread.