machine element
elementary component of a machine
crankshaft
heart of a flywheel
clutch
machine element that controls the transmission of mechanical power between two shafts in a vehicle or another machine
propeller
fan that transmits rotational motion into thrust
slip ring
electromechanical device used to electrically connect a rotating component to a static one
screw thread
helical part of screw
pedal
foot-actuated lever used to control, power, or otherwise operate machinery
layshaft
intermediate shaft within a gearbox that carries gears, but does not transfer power either in or out of the gearbox
gaiter
flexible sleeve on vehicle to protect moving part
balance shaft
weights used to balance otherwise unbalanced engine movement
orbital track
type of tank track
coupling rod
metallic rod connecting driving wheels of a locomotive
runner
area under a sled, snowmobile or other vehicle, intended to glide over snow
bearing ball
highly spherical and smooth ball used as a component of a ball bearing or other mechanical device
Broadwell Ring
small ring in French and German artillery
rack rail
mechanical component of an equipment rack used to affix equipment (different from server rails)
vehicle brake
system that manages one or many brakes
ratchet
mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction
ratchet
mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction
hook
Part of sewing machines for a tied stitch
control knob
rotating control mechanism
Condensing Unit
component of a cooling system
lug
loops or protuberances that exist on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge
typewriter carriage
typewriter component
bearing
machine element which constrains relative movement to the desired motion and reduces friction between moving parts
rotor
non-stationary part of a rotary electric motor
vertical volute spring suspension
type of vehicle suspension system
belt
loop of flexible material used to mechanically link rotating shafts
brake pad
component of disc brakes
sprocket
toothed wheel or cog, with teeth that mesh with a chain, track or other perforated or indented material, but never meshed directly with other sprockets
brake
mechanical device that inhibits motion
wiggler
centering tool in metalworking
pneumatic actuator
converts energy (typically in the form of compressed air) into mechanical motion
brake caliper
part of disc brake
nozzle throat
The portion of a nozzle with the smallest cross section.
steering knuckle
component in automobile suspension systems
bushing
independent plain bearing that is inserted into a housing to provide a bearing surface for rotary applications
chuck
radially symmetrical type for holding a rotating tool or workpiece
tenon
machine element
shear pin
mechanical component
wire rope
rope made from wire
heat spreader
device that tends to equalize temperature over its surface
slide valve
Type of rectilinear valve
flange
external or internal ridge or rim on an object