Torque density — is a measure of the torque carrying capability of a mechanical component. It is the ratio of torque capability to volume and is expressed in units of torque per volume. Torque density is a system property since it depends on the design of each… … Wikipedia
torque converter — n. a hydraulic device for transferring and increasing torque: an essential component of an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle … English World dictionary
torque — /tawrk/, n., v., torqued, torquing. n. 1. Mech. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a force or system of forces tending to cause rotation. 2. Mach. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a… … Universalium
Torque — For other uses, see Torque (disambiguation). Classical mechanics Newton s Second Law … Wikipedia
Torque wrench — A torque wrench is a tool used to precisely set the torque of a fastener such as a nut or bolt. It is usually in the form of a socket wrench with special internal mechanisms. A torque wrench is used where the tightness of screws and bolts is… … Wikipedia
Torque Game Engine — Infobox Software name = Torque Game Engine caption = Tribes 2 is one of the most noted commercial games to be made with the Torque Game Engine. developer = GarageGames latest release version = 1.5.2 latest release date = May 15 2007 latest… … Wikipedia
Torque limiter — A torque limiter is an automatic device that protects mechanical equipment, or its work, from damage by mechanical overload. A torque limiter may limit the torque by slipping (as in a friction plate slip clutch), or uncouple the load entirely (as … Wikipedia
Component parts of internal combustion engines — Internal combustion engines come in a wide variety of types, but have certain family resemblances, and thus share many common types of components. Contents 1 Combustion chambers 2 Ignition system 2.1 Spark 2.2 Compression … Wikipedia
Cogging torque — of electrical motors is the torque due to the interaction between the permanent magnets of the rotor and the stator slots of a Permanent Magnet (PM) machine. It is also known as detent or no current torque. This torque is position dependent and… … Wikipedia
Electronic component — Various components An electronic component is a basic electronic element and may be available in a discrete form having two or more electrical terminals (or leads). These are intended to be connected together, usually by soldering to a printed… … Wikipedia
aligning torque — the component of the tire moment vector tending to rotate the tire about the z axis, positive clockwise when looking in the positive direction of the z axis … Mechanics glossary