| 单词 | universal joint |
| 释义 | > as lemmasuniversal joint universal joint, a contrivance by which one of two connected parts of a machine is made capable of moving freely in any direction with respect to the other.extracted from jointn.1universal joint universal joint n. Mechanics a joint or coupling which allows free movement in any direction of the parts joined; spec. one which can convey rotary motion from one shaft to another set at a variable angle to the first; cf. universal joint n. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > industry > building or constructing > building or providing with specific parts > specific parts built or constructed > [noun] > joint > movable universal joint1676 ruler joint1686 knee-joint1712 rule joint1767 toggle-joint1847 1676 R. Hooke Descr. Helioscopes 14 The Universal Joynt for all these manner of operations. 1804 G. Cayley in J. L. Pritchard Sir G. Cayley (1961) 220 Fixed upon a universal joint a Rudder of considerable length opposing both an horizontal and vertical surface..intersecting each other in right angles to the air. 1877 Design & Work Dec. 466/1 My invention of steering balloons by setting the propellers on universal joints. 1902 H. Sturmey in A. C. Harmsworth et al. Motors & Motor-driving (Badminton Libr. of Sports & Pastimes) 191 In order to permit of the free vertical movement of the wheels under the springs, two universal or ‘Cardan’ joints..are fitted within the length of the shaft. 1983 Explore July 44/2 The mast foot keeps the mast in the board and is attached to the universal joint. 2005 Sc. Farmer 14 May (Grassland section) p. iv/3 It's always good practice to grease the pto [= power take-off] shaft's universal joints and check for wear. < as lemmas |
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