flywheels
Energy-storing rotors
Flywheels are heavy rotating wheels that store kinetic energy and smooth out mechanical motion.
In engines, a flywheel's momentum carries pistons through non-power strokes, preventing jerky operation.
The concept extends to business strategy, where a flywheel is a self-reinforcing cycle that builds momentum over time: Once the flywheel starts spinning, growth compounds.
Resistance to altered motion
- rotationTurning on an axis
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- torqueRotational force measurement
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
kinetic · shaft · bearing · axis · clutch · crankshaft · camshaft · drivetrain
Product of mass, velocity
- growthIncrease in size
- compoundingElements merging progressively
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- scalabilityCapacity for growth
acceleration · traction · strategy · sustainable · recurring · leverage · snowball · engine
Apply force downward
- punchStrike with fist
- stampingForceful foot motion
- latheRotating shaping machine
- loomFabric-making frame
mill · forge · engine · steam · reciprocating · machine · heavy-duty · cast-iron
Reducing irregularities systematically
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- equilibriumState of balance
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
balance · steadiness · continuous · constant · even · uniform · reliable · sustained
Framework of intersecting lines
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
charge · uninterruptible · smoothing · buffer · capacitor · supercapacitor · renewable · solar
inertia
Resistance to altered motion
momentum · kinetic · shaft · bearing · axis · clutch · crankshaft · camshaft · drivetrain · transmission
momentum
Product of mass, velocity
- growthIncrease in size
- compoundingElements merging progressively
- AmazonGreek warrior women
scalability · acceleration · traction · strategy · sustainable · recurring · leverage · snowball · engine
press
Apply force downward
loom · mill · forge · engine · steam · reciprocating · machine · heavy-duty · cast-iron · riveted
smoothing
Reducing irregularities systematically
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- equilibriumState of balance
damping · balance · steadiness · continuous · constant · even · uniform · reliable · sustained · uninterrupted
grid
Framework of intersecting lines
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
discharge · charge · uninterruptible · smoothing · buffer · capacitor · supercapacitor · renewable · solar · wind