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Constant-velocity joint — Rzeppa six ball CV joint Constant velocity joints (aka homokinetic or CV joints) allow a drive shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, without an appreciable increase in friction or play. They are mainly… … Wikipedia
constant-velocity joint — /kon steuhnt veuh los i tee/, Auto. a universal joint that is used in the drive train of front wheel drive cars and operates effectively even when the shafts being connected meet at a sharp angle. Also, constant velocity joint. * * * … Universalium
constant-velocity joint — /kon steuhnt veuh los i tee/, Auto. a universal joint that is used in the drive train of front wheel drive cars and operates effectively even when the shafts being connected meet at a sharp angle. Also, constant velocity joint … Useful english dictionary
constant velocity joint — noun (in motor vehicles with front wheel drive) a universal joint which allows one shaft to drive another without fluctuations in speed, regardless of the angle between the shafts. Also, CV joint, CVJ …
constant velocity joint — (CV joint) A type of universal joint so designed as to create a smooth transfer of torque from the driven shaft to the driving shaft without any fluctuations in the speed of the driven shaft … Dictionary of automotive terms
joint — [1] The place where two pieces meet when a structure is made of smaller pieces. [2] A flexible or firm connector between two rods. [3] Connecting point as between two pipes. [4] The location at which two adherends are held together by an adhesive … Dictionary of automotive terms
Velocity obstacle — The velocity obstacle VOAB for a robot A, with position xA, induced by another robot B, with position xB and velocity vB. In robotics and motion planning, a velocity obstacle, commonly abbreviated VO, is the set of all velocities of a robot … Wikipedia
Joint manipulation — For extended detail of manipulation of spinal joints, see Spinal manipulation. Joint manipulation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at one or more target synovial joints with the aim of achieving a therapeutic … Wikipedia
velocity universal joint — See constant velocity universal joint … Dictionary of automotive terms
Joint Direct Attack Munition — The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided gravity bombs, or dumb bombs , into all weather smart munitions. JDAM equipped bombs are guided to their target by an integrated inertial guidance system… … Wikipedia
