crankshaft

/krangk-shaft, -shahft/US // ˈkræŋkˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft //UK // (ˈkræŋkˌʃɑːft) //

曲轴,曲柄轴,机轴,屈指可数的曲轴

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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Machinery.
- : a shaft having one or more cranks, usually formed as integral parts.

Now motor car engines of whatever type, and whether water-cooled or air-cooled, had fixed cylinders and a revolving crankshaft.
The piston rod transmits the power to the crankshaft, a long rotating piece of steel.
Cast-iron pistons are used, and are connected to the crankshaft in the same manner as with the Gnome and Le Rhone engines.
The crankshaft carried a pinion gearing with an internally toothed wheel on the transmission shaft which carried the air-screw.
Lubrication was by means of two pumps, one scavenging and one suction, oil being fed under pressure from the crankshaft.