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Record 1 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
DEF

In mechanics, arm secured at right angle to a shaft with which it can rotate or oscillate.

OBS

Next to the wheel, the crank is the most important motion-transmitting device, since, with the connecting rod, it provides means for converting linear to rotary motion, and vice versa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Pièce fixée à l'extrémité d'un arbre et munie d'une poignée excentrée permettant de faire tourner cet arbre ou d'un maneton sur lequel s'articule une bielle.

Spanish

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