mechanical device
1mechanical device — noun mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles • Hypernyms: ↑mechanism • Hyponyms: ↑broadcaster, ↑spreader, ↑bumper, ↑bumper guard, ↑carburetor, ↑carburettor, ↑ …
2mechanical device for aerial navigation — An aircraft, including a glider and a seaplane. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1263 …
3Mechanical advantage — is a measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system. Ideally, the device preserves the input power and simply trades off forces against movement to obtain a desired amplification in the output… …
4Differential (mechanical device) — For other uses, see Differential. A cutaway view of an automotive final drive unit which contains the differential Input …
5Mechanical — may refer to: Mechanical engineering, a branch of engineering concerned with the application of physical mechanics HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), the mechanical systems of a building Mechanical (character), one of several… …
6Wedge (mechanical device) — Infobox tool name = wedge caption =Woodsplitting wedge other name = classification = Hand tool types = used with =Sledgehammer related = Chisel Splitting maul Axeotheruses2|WedgeA wedge is a triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable… …
7Diaphragm (mechanical device) — In mechanics, a diaphragm is a sheet of a semi flexible material anchored at its periphery and most often round in shape. It serves either as a barrier between two chambers, moving slightly up into one chamber or down into the other depending on… …
8mechanical stage — n a stage on a compound microscope equipped with a mechanical device for moving a slide lengthwise and crosswise or for registering the slide s position by vernier for future exact repositioning * * * a platform of a microscope by which the… …
9Mechanical snubber — A mechanical snubber is a mechanical device designed to protect components from excess shock or sway caused by seismic disturbances or other transient forces.[1] During normal operating conditions, the snubber allows for movement in tension and… …
10Mechanical computer — Hamman Manus R A mechanical computer is built from mechanical components such as levers and gears, rather than electronic components. The most common examples are adding machines and mechanical counters, which use the turning of gears to… …
