ISO 3952-4:1984
(Main)Kinematic diagrams - Graphical symbols
Kinematic diagrams - Graphical symbols
The symbols system is intended for simplifying the preparation of diagrams of products in all branches of industry and is to be used in technical documentation as well as in technical and educational literature. It will facilitate the execution and understanding of such diagrams by specialists of different countries. This part contains miscellaneous mechanisms and their components.
Schémas cinématiques — Symboles graphiques
La présente Norme internationale spécifie les symboles graphiques pour les éléments de schémas cinématiques, englobant les produits de toutes les branches de l'industrie. Il faut employer les symboles spécifiés à l'exécution des schémas de la documentation technique, ainsi que dans la littérature technique et pédagogique.
Kinematični diagrami - Grafični simboli - 4. Del
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-1984
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 10/SC 6 - Mechanical engineering documentation
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 10/SC 6 - Mechanical engineering documentation
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 10-Jun-2024
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO 3952-4:1984, titled "Kinematic diagrams - Graphical symbols - Part 4", is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This part of ISO 3952 defines a standardized system of graphical symbols for miscellaneous mechanisms and their components used in kinematic diagrams. The purpose of this standard is to simplify the creation and interpretation of kinematic diagrams across various industrial fields, enhancing communication among specialists worldwide.
Published in 1984, ISO 3952-4 facilitates consistency in technical documentation, technical literature, and educational materials by providing uniform symbols for complex mechanical systems. This ensures that engineers, designers, and educators from different countries can understand and execute kinematic diagrams with greater ease and precision.
Key Topics
- Graphical Symbols System - ISO 3952-4 establishes a comprehensive set of standardized symbols specifically for miscellaneous mechanisms and their components, enabling clear and concise graphical representation in mechanical diagrams.
- Scope of Application - The standard applies to all branches of industry and is intended for use in:
- Technical documentation
- Technical and educational literature
- Kinematic diagrams preparation and interpretation
- International Collaboration - Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 10 (Technical Drawings), the standard was approved by numerous countries worldwide, ensuring wide acceptance and facilitating international cooperation.
- Simplification and Unification - The symbol system simplifies the drawing process and encourages uniformity which helps specialists understand diagrams regardless of language barriers or regional drawing conventions.
Applications
ISO 3952-4:1984 is essential in industries and fields where accurate kinematic and mechanical system representations are critical. Its practical applications include:
- Mechanical Design and Engineering – Assisting engineers in drafting kinematic diagrams that accurately depict the function and interaction of various mechanical components and mechanisms.
- Technical Documentation – Ensuring consistent and clear communication in manuals, product specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
- Education and Training – Supporting educators and students in mechanical engineering and related disciplines by providing standard symbols for teaching kinematics and machine components.
- Cross-border Manufacturing and Collaboration – Facilitating international projects by providing standardized symbols comprehensible to professionals across different countries.
- Quality Assurance and Maintenance – Using standard diagrams to understand mechanical systems for troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality checks.
Related Standards
ISO 3952-4 is part of a broader series of standards focused on kinematic diagrams, designed to cover different aspects of graphical representation in mechanical systems:
- ISO 3952-1: Motion of links of mechanisms
- ISO 3952-2: Kinematic pairs
- ISO 3952-3: Links and connections of their components
- ISO 3952-5: (if applicable) Additional specific mechanism types
This series ensures detailed and segmented symbol coverage for all critical mechanical elements and mechanisms within industrial and technical documentation.
By adhering to ISO 3952-4:1984, industries and educational institutions benefit from enhanced clarity, reduced errors, and streamlined collaboration in kinematic diagram generation. Leveraging these international graphical symbols supports efficiency in design processes, documentation accuracy, and global technical communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 3952-4:1984 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Kinematic diagrams - Graphical symbols". This standard covers: The symbols system is intended for simplifying the preparation of diagrams of products in all branches of industry and is to be used in technical documentation as well as in technical and educational literature. It will facilitate the execution and understanding of such diagrams by specialists of different countries. This part contains miscellaneous mechanisms and their components.
The symbols system is intended for simplifying the preparation of diagrams of products in all branches of industry and is to be used in technical documentation as well as in technical and educational literature. It will facilitate the execution and understanding of such diagrams by specialists of different countries. This part contains miscellaneous mechanisms and their components.
ISO 3952-4:1984 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.080.30 - Graphical symbols for use on mechanical engineering and construction drawings, diagrams, plans, maps and in relevant technical product documentation; 21.020 - Characteristics and design of machines, apparatus, equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schémas cinématiques -- Symboles graphiquesKinematic diagrams -- Graphical symbols21.020Characteristics and design of machines, apparatus, equipment01.080.30GRNXPHQWDFLMLGraphical symbols for use on mechanical engineering and construction drawings, diagrams, plans, maps and in relevant technical product documentationICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:ISO 3952-4:1984SIST ISO 3952-4:1995en01-junij-1995SIST ISO 3952-4:1995SLOVENSKI
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Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of developing International Standards is car-
ried out through IS0 technical committees. Every member body interested in a subject for which
a technical committee has been authorized has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take
part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member
bodies for approval before th
eir accep tance as International Standards by the IS0 Council.
International Standard IS0 395214 was developed Technical Committee ISOITC 10,
bY
Technical drawings, and was circulated to the member bod ies in October 1982.
It has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries :
Australia Finland Thailand
Austria India United Kingdom
Belgium Italy USA
China Poland USSR
Czechoslovakia Romania
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Spain
The member body of the following country expressed disapproval of the document on technical
grounds :
France
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une federation mondiale d’organismes
nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de I’ISO). L’elaboration des Normes internationa-
les est confide aux comites techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comite membre inter-es& par une etude
a le droit de faire partie du comite technique correspondant. Les organisations internationales,
gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent egalement aux tra-
vaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adopt& par les comites techniques sont soumis aux comi-
tes membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes internationales par le
Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale IS0 3952/4 a ete ela boree par le comite techniq
ue ISO/TC 10,
technigues, et a ete soumise aux comites
membres en octobre 1 982.
Les comites membres des pays suivants I’ont approuvee :
Australie
Finlande Tchecoslovaquie
Autriche lnde Thailande
Belgique
ltalie URSS
Chine Pologne
USA
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Roumanie
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France
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
NORME INTERNATIONALE
MEX~YHAPOAHbllh CTAHAAPT
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATIONoME>t(AYHAPO~HAfI OPfAHM3A~Mfl IlO CTAH~APTkl3A~klkl~ORGANlSATlON INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Kinematic diagrams - Graphical symbols -
Part 4
First edition - 1984-07-15
Schemas cinbmatiques - Symboles graphiques -
Partie 4
Premike edition - 1984-07-15
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CCblJlKa No: MC0 3952/d-1984 (A/@/P)
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Descriptors : drawings, technical drawings, kinematic diagrams, graphical symbols. / Descripteurs :
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AS que, symbole graphique. /flecKpHnTopbl : qep-remM, WPTWKM TeXHMqeCKMe, CXeMbl KMHeMaTMqeCKMe, Cl’lMBOflbl rpaC@klWCKkle.
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Price based on 6 pages/Prix base sur 6 pages/ueHa paccqMTaHa Ha 6 CTp.
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of developing International Standards is car-
ried out through IS0 technical committees. Every member body interested in a subject for which
a technical committee has been authorized has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take
part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member
bodies for approval before th
eir accep tance as International Standards by the IS0 Council.
International Standard IS0 395214 was developed Technical Committee ISOITC 10,
bY
Technical drawings, and was circulated to the member bod ies in October 1982.
It has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries :
Australia Finland Thailand
Austria India United Kingdom
Belgium Italy USA
China Poland USSR
Czechoslovakia Romania
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Spain
The member body of the following country expressed disapproval of the document on technical
grounds :
France
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une federation mondiale d’organismes
nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de I’ISO). L’elaboration des Normes internationa-
les est confide aux comites techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comite membre inter-es& par une etude
a le droit de faire partie du comite technique correspondant. Les organisations internationales,
gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent egalement aux tra-
vaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adopt& par les comites techniques sont soumis aux comi-
tes membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes internationales par le
Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale IS0 3952/4 a ete ela boree par le comite techniq
ue ISO/TC 10,
technigues, et a ete soumise aux comites
membres en octobre 1 982.
Les comites membres des pays suivants I’ont approuvee :
Australie
Finlande Tchecoslovaquie
Autriche lnde Thailande
Belgique
ltalie URSS
Chine Pologne
USA
Egypte, Rep. arabe d’
Roumanie
Espagne Royaume-Uni
Le comite membre du pays suivant I’a desapprouvee pour des raison techniques :
France
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1984 l
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1984 l
0 Mex~ynapo~nafi OpratiH3aqHfl no CranAapwsaqb4b4, 1984 l
Printed in Switzerlan
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