lever strut
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brake lever strut — See parking brake lever strut … Dictionary of automotive terms
strut — [1] A single, self contained pivoting suspension unit that integrates a coil spring with a shock absorber. Struts are used on front wheel drive automobiles. [2] A structural member, especially as part of a framework, used to stiffen, give… … Dictionary of automotive terms
lever — A simple machine comprising an arm and a pivot. Also see actuating lever brake lever clutch lever clutch release lever gear lever gearshift left hand gear lever parking brake lever strut parking brake lev … Dictionary of automotive terms
parking brake lever strut — A push bar between the shoes in a drum brake … Dictionary of automotive terms
Chapman strut — Lotus Twelve The Chapman strut is a design of independent rear suspension used for light cars, particularly sports and racing cars. It takes its name from, and is best known for its use by, Colin Chapman of Lotus. The characteristic feature of… … Wikipedia
Oleo strut — An oleo strut is an air–oil hydraulic shock absorber used on the landing gear of most large aircraft.[1] It cushions the impacts of landing and while taxiing[2] and damps out vertical oscillations … Wikipedia
brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Aileron — For the band, see The Ailerons … Wikipedia
Undercarriage — This article is about aircraft landing gear. For the Devin the Dude album, see Landing Gear. Undercarriage Undercarriage of a Boeing 777 300 … Wikipedia
Flight data recorder — An example of a flight data recorder; the underwater locator beacon is the small cylinder on the far right. (English translation of warning message: FLIGHT RECORDER DO NOT OPEN) … Wikipedia
