pistons
Reciprocating engine components
Pistons are cylindrical components that move back and forth inside a tube, typically to transfer force in an engine or pump.
In internal combustion engines, pistons convert the explosive force of burning fuel into the rotating motion that powers a vehicle.
Hydraulic systems use pistons to transmit pressure through fluid.
The word often appears in discussions of engine performance: The mechanic said one of the pistons was cracked.
Pistons is also the name of the Detroit NBA basketball team.
Circular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
block · gasket · sparkplug · timing · turbocharger · supercharger · intercooler · bore
Mutual exchange of actions
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- thrustForceful forward motion
- cyclicRepeating in sequence
compression · expansion · velocity · acceleration · TDC · upstroke · downstroke · power stroke
Circular-based solid form
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- fluidSubstance that flows
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- pressureForce upon contact
ram · jack · seal · valve · reservoir · hose · fittings · accumulator
Circular bands worn
- connecting rodPiston-to-crankshaft linkage
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- landsComes to ground
grooves · bearings · crankpin · linkage · oil control
cylinder
Circular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
camshaft · block · gasket · sparkplug · timing · turbocharger · supercharger · intercooler · bore · stroke
reciprocation
Mutual exchange of actions
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- thrustForceful forward motion
cyclic · compression · expansion · velocity · acceleration · TDC · upstroke · downstroke · power stroke · intake stroke
cylinder
Circular-based solid form
pressure · ram · jack · seal · valve · reservoir · hose · fittings · accumulator · servo
rings
Circular bands worn
- connecting rodPiston-to-crankshaft linkage
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
lands · grooves · bearings · crankpin · linkage · oil control
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- accelerationRate velocity changes
speed · thrust · force · forged · racing · bore · stroke · displacement · rev · redline
- machineryengine, machinery, industrial machinery, motors, engines
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- Engine Performancehorsepower, torque, RPM, boost, turbocharger
- gas enginescrankshafts, camshafts, carburetors, spark plugs, cylinders
- Powertrainengine, transmission, drivetrain, motor, gearbox
- steam locomotivessteam engines, steam engine, boiler, firebox, steam trains
pistonsrotors
Spinning airfoil assemblies
turbines · valves · impellers · camshafts · crankshafts
pistonspistonless
Having no reciprocating mechanism
rotary engine · turbine engine · jet engine · electric motor · turbofan
- piston ringCylindrical engine sealing band
- piston engineMotor using cylinder strokes
- piston rodLinks piston to mechanism
- piston pumpPump using oscillating cylinder
- Detroit PistonsMichigan NBA franchise