mechanical drive
Gears and shafts
A mechanical drive is a system that transmits power or motion through physical components—gears, belts, chains, or shafts—rather than through electrical or hydraulic means.
The term distinguishes these systems from electronic alternatives: The old lathe uses a mechanical drive.
In computing, mechanical drives (hard disk drives) store data on spinning platters, contrasted with solid-state drives that have no moving parts.
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- rotational motionMovement around a center
- timing beltEngine valve regulator
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
coupler · clutch · linear motion · sprocket · bearing · robotics · heavy machinery · universal joint · elevators · energy efficiency · wind turbines · torque converter · spindle · mining equipment · printing presses · factory floor · agricultural machinery · construction machinery
mechanical drivesolid-state drive
Flash-based persistent storage
SSD · flash drive · thumb drive · memory card
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