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...iagram]]. Elements include [[rigid body|rigid bodies]], [[spring (device)|springs]], [[dashpot|dampers]], [[transmission (mechanics)|transmissions]], and [[a ...bols.svg|thumb|center|upright=2|{{center|Some symbols for elements used on mechanical network diagrams}}]] ...

...]] to [[electrical energy]], whereas a motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Like many electric motors and electric generators, the linear alter .... This eliminates the need for a [[crank (mechanism)|crank]] or [[linkage (mechanical)|linkage]] to convert a reciprocating motion to a rotary motion in order to ...

{{distinguish|text = automotive brake-by-wire [[electro-mechanical brakes]] which generally do not use the same operating principles}} ...to their actuation method which is generally unrelated to modern [[electro-mechanical brakes]]. Since becoming popular in the mid-20th century, especially in [[t ...

...ergy]] that can be later converted to other forms such as [[work (physics)|mechanical work]] or [[heat]] or to operate chemical or physical processes. Such carriers include [[spring (device)|springs]], [[electrical batteries]], [[capacitors]], [[pressurized air]], [[dammed ...

...s. Over the years, '''EM''' became known as electromagnetic versus electro-mechanical, referring more about their actuation method versus physical operation. Sin Electromagnetic clutches are most suitable for [[remote operation]] since no mechanical linkages are required to control their engagement, providing fast, smooth o ...

{{Short description|Elastic object that stores mechanical energy}} [[File:Springs 009.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Helix|Helical]] [[coil spring]]s designed for t ...

...from the relative flexibility of its members rather than from rigid-body [[Mechanical joint|joints]] alone. These may be monolithic (single-piece) or jointless s ...pring]]s. Other structures can be modeled as a combination of rigid links, springs, and [[Damping|damper]]s.<ref>Albanesi, Alejandro E., Victor D. Fachinotti, ...

[[File:Electromechanical Vibrator.JPG|thumb|An electro-mechanical vibrator from the Grass Instrument Co. Used as part of a [[chopper (electro ...trical systems, the need to generate such high voltages began to diminish. Mechanical vibrators fell out of production near the end of the 20th century, but [[So ...

Mechanical impedance is the ratio of force output to motion input. This is analogous t Mechanical admittance is the inverse of impedance - it defines the motions that result ...

* [[Linkage (mechanical)|Linkages]]; * Structural components such as a frame, fasteners, bearings, springs, or lubricants; ...

{{Short description|Mechanical bell that functions by means of an electromagnet}} An '''electric bell''' is a mechanical or electronic [[bell (instrument)|bell]] that functions by means of an [[el ...

{{Short description|Electron flow-powered mechanical device}} ...verts electricity to mechanical power while an electric generator converts mechanical power to electricity. The moving parts in a machine can be rotating (''rota ...

Wax thermostatic elements transform [[heat energy]] into [[mechanical energy]] using the [[thermal expansion]] of [[wax]]es when they melt. This ...the cup transfers pressure to the [[piston]] by means of the [[Diaphragm (mechanical device)|diaphragm]] and the plug, held tightly in position by the guide. On ...

[[File:Hookes-law-springs.png|thumb|Hooke's law: the force is proportional to the extension]] ...er avec ressort spiral.png|thumb|The [[balance wheel]] at the core of many mechanical clocks and watches depends on Hooke's law. Since the torque generated by th ...

...dynamo]]s and [[slip ring]]s for DC injection to the rotor, but the moving mechanical contacts were subject to [[wear]]. Modern generators have the excitation ge ...ically used. A metal, e.g. [[brass]], ring is pressed by [[spring (device)|springs]] onto the generator shaft, the oil is forced under pressure between the ri ...

...modules incorporated hydraulic suspensions and each axle interlinked with mechanical steering system at an operational height varied from 2.9 to 3.11ft. The mod ...turers opted hydraulic suspension instead of [[Leaf spring|mechanical leaf springs]] and [[air suspension]] due to its efficient size and adjustable character ...

...o known as a '''self-winding watch''' or simply an '''automatic''', is a [[mechanical watch]] where the natural motion of the wearer provides energy to wind the In a [[mechanical watch]] the watch's gears are turned by a spiral spring called a [[mainspri ...

...envisioned as if space were filled with interconnected vibrating balls and springs, and the strength of the field is like the displacement of a ball from its ...ergy universe]] hypothesis: that the Universe may be a large-scale quantum-mechanical vacuum fluctuation where positive [[mass]]–energy is balanced by negative [ ...

...ebsite=Energy.gov|language=en|access-date=2019-12-09}}</ref> The amount of mechanical power captured from a wind turbine is a factor of the wind speed, air densi .../|access-date=2022-01-06|website=microhydropower.com}}</ref> The amount of mechanical power generated is a factor of the flow of the stream, turbine size, water ...

{{short description|Powered mechanical device}} ...s]] and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called [[mechanical system]]s. ...