exploded views
Parts shown separated
An exploded view is a technical illustration showing an object's components separated and suspended in space, arranged to reveal how they fit together.
Common in assembly manuals, repair guides, and patents: The exploded view showed exactly where each screw went.
The parts appear to have blown apart along their assembly axes while maintaining their spatial relationships.
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
isometric · orthographic · cross-section · cutaway · technical drawing · drafting · rendering · projection
Constructing from components
- disassemblySeparating into components
- repairRestore to working order
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
inspection · troubleshooting · replacement · identification · ordering · inventory · service · installation
Written instructions for use
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- assembly guideDocument explaining construction steps
- service manualTechnical maintenance documentation
- repair guideInstructions for fixing things
parts list · specification · catalog · reference · nomenclature · item numbers · callouts · legend
Individual elements of whole
- subassemblyPrefabricated unit within larger product
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- fittingsAttached functional components
connectors · mechanisms · housings · brackets · gaskets · bearings · springs · gears
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- CADTechnical drawing technology
blueprint · isometric · orthographic · cross-section · cutaway · technical drawing · drafting · rendering · projection · axonometric
assembly
Constructing from components
- disassemblySeparating into components
- repairRestore to working order
- maintenancePreserving working condition
manufacturing · inspection · troubleshooting · replacement · identification · ordering · inventory · service · installation · construction
manual
Written instructions for use
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- assembly guideDocument explaining construction steps
- service manualTechnical maintenance documentation
parts list · repair guide · specification · catalog · reference · nomenclature · item numbers · callouts · legend · index
parts
Individual elements of whole
- subassemblyPrefabricated unit within larger product
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
fittings · connectors · mechanisms · housings · brackets · gaskets · bearings · springs · gears · bolts
- visual aidspicture, pictures, photo, photos, image
- visual elementsdiagrams, illustrations, symbols, charts, graphs
- blueprintsblueprints, blueprint, architectural plans, floor plan, floor plans
- draftingblueprint, blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, engineering drawing
- parts catalogelectrical components, OEM parts, aftermarket parts, spare parts, machine parts
- science diagramsanatomical drawings, DNA helix, periodic table, star charts, circuit diagrams