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2. Jack (device) - Wikipedia

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   Jackscrews are integral to the scissor jack, one of the simplest kinds of car jack still used. A scissor jack use the mechanical advantage of a leadscrew and 4-bar linkage to allow a human to lift a vehicle by manual force alone. They are inexpensive and are common in manufacturer-supplied breakdown kits. The jack shown at the left is made for ...

3. Jackscrew - Wikipedia

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   It is commonly used to lift moderate and heavy weights, such as vehicles; to raise and lower the horizontal stabilizers of aircraft; and as adjustable supports for heavy loads, such as the foundations of houses. [citation needed] A leadscrew operates this automotive scissor jack.

4. Scissors mechanism - Wikipedia

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   This mechanism is used in devices such as lift tables and scissor lifts.Modern low-profile computer keyboards make an extensive use of it as well, installing each key on a scissor support to ensure their smooth vertical movement, allowing the use of a cheap and reliable rubber dome contact set, instead of expensive and complex array of mechanical switches.

5. Hydraulic rescue tool - Wikipedia

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   A hydraulic spreader in use, seen here widening a window on the door of a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 to allow fire crews access into the vehicle. The Hurst Rescue Tool was invented by George Hurst, circa 1961, after he viewed a stock car race accident in which it took workers over an hour to remove an injured driver from his car.

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   Hypertension, atrial fibrillation and smoking pose a stronger risk for severe stroke, according to a new study. However, lifestyle changes can help prevent stroke.

7. Anti-roll bar - Wikipedia

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   An anti-roll bar (roll bar, anti-sway bar, sway bar, stabilizer bar) is an automobile suspension part that helps reduce the body roll of a vehicle during fast cornering or over road irregularities. It links opposite front or rear wheels to a torsion spring using short lever arms for anchors.