pivoted joint
1universal joint — (UJ) A flexible double pivoted joint that allows driving power to be carried through two shafts that are at an angle to each other. It consists of two Y shaped yokes and a cross shaped member called the spider. The four arms of the spider are… …
2rule joint — noun : a knuckle joint having shoulders that abut when the connected pieces are opened out fully and thus permit folding in one direction only * * * 1. (in carpentry and joinery) a joint between two hinged pieces, as between the center and end… …
3rule joint — 1. (in carpentry and joinery) a joint between two hinged pieces, as between the center and end leaves of a table, consisting of a quarter round and fillet fitting against a cove and fillet. 2. a pivoted joint between two strips of wood placed end …
4toggle joint — noun a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint • Hypernyms: ↑joint * * * noun 1. : a device consisting of two bars jointed together end to end but not in line so that when a… …
5toggle joint — n. a knee shaped joint consisting of two bars pivoted together at one end: when pressure is put on the joint to straighten it, opposite, outward pressures are transmitted to the open ends …
6Gimbal joint — Gimbal Gim bal (g[i^]m bal), or Gimbals Gim bals (g[i^]m balz), n. [See {Gimmal}, n.] A contrivance for permitting a body to incline freely in all directions, or for suspending anything, as a barometer, ship s compass, chronometer, etc., so that… …
7Toggle joint — Toggle Tog gle, v. t. (Computer programming) To change the value of (a program variable) by activating a toggle switch; as, to toggle the view from character to graphic mode; to toggle the keyboard input from insert to overtype mode. [PJC]… …
8cardan — n. cardan joint, type of flexible double pivoted joint that allows driving power to be carried from the engine to the wheels axes (Mechanics) …
9cardans — n. cardan joint, type of flexible double pivoted joint that allows driving power to be carried from the engine to the wheels axes (Mechanics) …
10Oyster wave energy converter — The Oyster is a hydro electric wave energy device that uses the motion of ocean waves to generate electricity. It is made up of a Power Connector Frame (PCF), which is bolted to the seabed, and a Power Capture Unit (PCU). The PCU is a hinged… …
