jackshaft

Examples

• All

• The engineer inspected the jackshaft for signs of wear and tear.

• The jackshaft connects the engine to the propeller in the boat's transom.

• The mechanic replaced the worn jackshaft in the engine.

• The jackshaft is crucial for the machine's operation.

• Engineers often inspect the jackshaft for wear and tear.

• In this type of machinery, the jackshaft plays a crucial role by transmitting power efficiently from the motor to the drive system.

• Engineers designed a system where the jackshaft helps coordinate the motion between the gears and the wheels.

Synonyms

C

crankshaft

vsjackshaft

• Specialized

3 6.8

A long metal part inside an engine that turns the up and down movement of pistons into a turning motion

transmits motion between parts without converting motion types

S

spindle

vsjackshaft

• Specialized

3 6.7

A central rod that turns and supports other machine parts

passes motion between parts rather than mainly acting as an axis

P

pushrod

vsjackshaft

• Specialized

1 7.5

A metal rod in an engine that moves parts to open valves

moves power between parts typically through rotation instead of straight pushes

R

rotating shaft

vsjackshaft

• Specialized

4.4

A rod that turns to move parts in a machine

transmits power between parts whether by rotation or other means

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology