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  2. Glider (furniture) - Wikipedia

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    A glider or platform rocker is a type of rocking chair that moves as a swing seat, where the entire frame consists of a seat attached to the base by means of a double-rocker four-bar linkage. The non-parallel suspension arms of the linkage cause the chair to simulate a rocking-chair motion as it swings back and forth.

  3. Rocker arm - Wikipedia

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    A rocker arm is a valvetrain component that typically transfers the motion of a pushrod in an overhead valve internal combustion engine to the corresponding intake/exhaust valve. Rocker arms in automobiles are typically made from stamped steel, or aluminum in higher-revving applications.

  4. List of chairs - Wikipedia

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    Glider (or platform rocker), offers the same motions as a rocking chair but without the dangers [citation needed]; a frame rests on the floor and the chair is supported by swing arms within the frame so that moving parts are less accessible; Gossip bench or telephone table, an early 20th century chair with a built-in telephone stand

  5. Tappet - Wikipedia

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    On most overhead valve (OHV) engines, proper clearance between the camshaft and tappet is achieved by turning a set screw in the end of the rocker arm that contacts the end of the pushrod until a desired gap is achieved using a feeler gauge. Too large a gap results in wear from misaligned parts and compromised engine performance, and too small ...

  6. Rocking chair - Wikipedia

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    A Thonet rocking chair. A rocking chair or rocker is a type of chair with two curved bands (also known as rockers) attached to the bottom of the legs, connecting the legs on each side to each other. The rockers contact the floor at only two points, giving the occupant the ability to rock back and forth by shifting their weight or pushing ...

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  8. Brumby Rocker - Wikipedia

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    The Brumby Rocker is a type of rocking chair built by the Brumby Chair Factory of the Brumby Chair Company in Marietta, Georgia, which operated between 1875 and 1942, or by its successor which started in 1972. Former US president, Jimmy Carter was an admirer of the chairs and brought five Brumby rockers to the White House. [1]

  9. Detachable chairlift - Wikipedia

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    Some detachable chairlifts have so-called bubble chairs, which add a retractable acrylic glass dome to protect passengers from weather. An alternative system for reconciling slow boarding speeds with fast rope speeds is the carpet lift: the chairs move at full speed even through the terminal. Boarding passengers are progressively accelerated on ...