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2. Rod end bearing - Wikipedia

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   A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint (N. America) or rose joint (U.K. and elsewhere), is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods, steering links , tie rods , or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required, and where a clevis end (which requires perfect 90-degree alignment between the ...

3. Ball joint - Wikipedia

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   A typical ball joint with cutaway view (right) An inner tie rod end cut open to expose the ball joint. In an automobile, ball joints are spherical bearings that connect the control arms to the steering knuckles, and are used on virtually every automobile made. [1] They bionically resemble the ball-and-socket joints found in most tetrapod ...

4. Steering linkage - Wikipedia

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   The steering linkage which connects the steering gearbox to the front wheels consists of a number of rods. These rods are connected with a socket arrangement similar to a ball joint, called a tie rod end, allowing the linkage to move back and forth freely so that the steering effort will not interfere with the vehicles up-and-down motion as the ...

5. Linkage (mechanical) - Wikipedia

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   Variable stroke engine (Autocar Handbook, Ninth edition) A mechanical linkage is an assembly of systems connected so as to manage forces and movement.The movement of a body, or link, is studied using geometry so the link is considered to be rigid. [1]

6. Crankpin - Wikipedia

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   This end of the connecting rod is called the "big end", as opposed to the "small end" or "little end" (which connects to the wrist/gudgeon pin in the piston). The bearing which allows the crankpin to rotate around its shaft is called the "rod bearing". [5] In automotive engines, the most common type of rod bearing is the plain bearing, however ...

7. List of bicycle parts - Wikipedia

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   Bar ends: extensions at the end of straight handlebars to allow for multiple hand positions; Bar plugs or end caps: plugs for the ends of handlebars; Basket: it is an optional attachment on a bike and is used for carrying things; Bearing: a device that facilitates rotation by reducing friction