machine element
elementary component of a machine
cog
tooth on a wheel or gear
drag reduction system
form of driver adjustable bodywork aimed at reducing aerodynamic drag in order to increase straight line top speed and promote overtaking, while providing grip in corners
cylinder head
component of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine
continuous track
system of vehicle propulsion
rotary union
device
valve gear
mechanism that operates the inlet and exhaust valves of a steam engine
millrind
Iron support for the upper millstone
wheel hub assembly
radially movable machine element that is connected to a shaft, axle or journal
shaft collar
machine component found in many power transmission applications
telescopic cylinder
extending boom design
turbine blade
part of turbomachine
cable grip
device propelling a vehicle through a wire rope
reducer
adapter that provides a smooth transition from one size duct to a different sized duct
gearbox
component for the motion-related rotary transmission of torque and rotational frequency with the help of gears
Direct-Shift Gearbox
Type of dual-clutch transmission
turbine
element in the expansion section of a gas turbine
spring
elastic mechanical device in any shape
riving knife
safety device on certain types of saws
electrical contact
part of a component that reversibly forms an electrical connection
key
mechanical machine element
grate firing
combustion system in which solid fuels are burned lying on a grate
carry over parts
term
stopper
device for stopping the motion of a mechanical element
chain
a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved
cotter
in mechanical engineering a pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together
typewriter hammer
part of typewriter
ball transfer unit
omnidirectional bearing
moving part
a mechanical component that moves as part of a machine's operation
water jacket
water-filled casing surrounding a device, typically a metal sheath having intake and outlet vents to allow water to be pumped through and circulated
toilet bowl
part of a flush toilet
rear sight
weapon component
transmission
component for motion-related rotary transmission of torque and rotational frequency
sprocket
machine element
Rack and pinion
A type of linear actuator that comprises a circular gear (the pinion) engaging a linear gear (the rack)
axle
central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear
stator
stationary part of a rotary system
remontoire
small secondary source of power, a weight or spring, which runs a timekeeping mechanism and is itself periodically rewound by the timepiece's main power source, such as a mainspring
fuse
part of a device that initiates function in an explosive, pyrotechnic device or military munition
synchromesh
device providing smooth gearshifts by automatically matching the speed of the input shaft with that of the gear being selected, thus removing the need for the driver to use techniques such as double-clutching
control arm
element on a machine
electric strike
Door locking hardware whose mechanism is electromechanical
chip breaker
contour behind the cutting edge of cutting tools that breaks chips into smaller and therefore safer pieces
shutter
hinged panel within an opening