mechanical joint

Where parts pivot

A mechanical joint is a connection between two parts that allows controlled movement or secure attachment without welding or adhesive.

In plumbing, it joins pipes using bolts, gaskets, and compression fittings.

In anatomy and engineering, mechanical joints describe any articulation where rigid components meet: The robot's mechanical joints mimicked human elbow movement.

Related

ball and socket · ball · bearing · linkage · fastener · bolt · rivet · axle · swivel · articulation · range of motion · knuckle · elbow · knee · pin · bushing · flange · collar

Opposites
joining method

mechanical jointwelded joint

Heat-bonded metal connection

weld · chemical bond

joint origin

mechanical jointknee joint

Leg's middle articulation

elbow joint · hip joint · ball-and-socket joint · hinge joint

Family

mechanical, mechanically, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism, mechanize, mechanized, mechanization, machine

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Top 500,000
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