Mechanical Definitions |
Levitated Vehicle : It is a train or other vehicle which
travels at high speed at some distance above an electrically
conducting track with the help of levitation. |
Lifting Block : It is a combination of pulleys and ropes
which permits heavy weights to be lifted with least effort.
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Lift Pump : It is a type of pump used to lift fluid to
the pump's own level. |
Lift Truck : It is a powered industrial truck used to
lift and transport materials. It can be hand or power operated.
It can be called a high/low, a forklift, a stacker-truck, or
a sideloader. |
Lift Valve : It is a valve which moves perpendicularly
to the plane of the valve seat. |
Lilly Controller : It is a device placed on steam and
electric winding engines which protects against overspeed, overwind
and other incidents which are injurious to workers and the engine.
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Limited-rotation Hydraulic Actuator : It is a hydraulic
actuator which produces limited reciprocating rotary force and
motion. It is used for lifting, lowering, opening, closing,
indexing, and transferring movements. The piston-rack actuator,
single-vane actuator, and double-vane actuator for example.
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Limit Governor : It is a type of mechanical governor
which takes over control from the main governor in order to
shut the machine down when speed reaches a predetermined excess
above the allowable rate. It can be termed as topping governor.
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Linear Actuator : It is a device which is used to convert
some kind of power, such as hydraulic or electric power into
linear motion. |
Line of Action : The locus of contact points as gear
teeth profiles go through mesh. |
Line Space Lever : It is a lever on a typewriter which
is used to move the carriage to a new line. |
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