radius rod
A 'radius rod' is a crucial component in various mechanical and automotive systems, playing a key role in maintaining stability and alignment.
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Definition
C1Automotive
(technical)A component that connects the wheel hub to the chassis, helping maintain proper suspension geometry and vehicle stability.
Example
- The mechanic replaced the damaged radius rod to ensure the car's suspension system functioned correctly.
C1Mechanical Systems
(technical)A bar that keeps a constant distance between two parts, allowing one part to move around the other.
Example
- The radius rod ensures that the moving part of the machine maintains its alignment with the fixed part.
C2Historical Mechanisms
(historical)Rods that meet in a hub mounted eccentrically with a paddle-wheel shaft, used for feathering the paddle wheel.
Example
- The paddle wheel's efficiency was improved by adjusting the radius rods.
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