wheel balance

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Definition von wheel balance im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

balance wheel
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
balance wheel
A ratchet-shaped scape wheel, which in some watches is acted upon by the axis of the balance wheel proper (in those watches called a balance)
balance wheel
A wheel which imparts regularity to the movements of any engine or machine; a fly wheel
balance wheel
A wheel which regulates the beats or pulses of a watch or chronometer, answering to the pendulum of a clock; often called simply a balance
harmonic balance wheel
(Otomotiv) A grooved wheel attached to the front end of the crankshaft which is connected by accessory belts to the fan, alternator, power steering pump, water pump, air conditioning compressor, and other devices so that the rotating crankshaft can drive these other parts as well. The crankshaft pulley usually has timing marks located on it, and these are necessary for checking and adjusting timing with a timing light. Also called a harmonic balance wheel
wheel balance

    Silbentrennung

    wheel Bal·ance

    Türkische aussprache

    hwil bälıns

    Aussprache

    /ˈhwēl ˈbaləns/ /ˈhwiːl ˈbæləns/

    Etymologie

    [ 'hwE(&)l, 'wE(&)l ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English hweogol, hwEol; akin to Old Norse hvEl wheel, Greek kyklos circle, wheel, Skt cakra, Latin colere to cultivate, inhabit, Sanskrit carati he moves, wanders.
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