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In engineering and automotive contexts, an “arm” typically refers to a part that is attached to or extends from a larger structure or component. Here are some common examples:
- Control Arm: A crucial part of the suspension system in a vehicle, connecting the steering knuckle to the vehicle’s frame.
- Wiper Arm: The part of a windshield wiper system that extends from the motor and holds the wiper blade.
- Robot Arm: The mechanical arm of a robot, used for manipulation and carrying out tasks.
- Control Rod: A rod that transmits force or motion, often used in mechanical systems.
- Lever Arm: A rigid bar that pivots about one point and can be used to exert a force at a second point.
These examples illustrate how “arm” is used to describe various components across different applications, all of which involve a projecting or extending part that serves a specific function.
See Related Terms:
- A-arm
- Actuator arm
- Adjustable rocker arm
- Ball joint rocker arm
- Breaker arm
- Branch
- Check arm
- Brush-holder arm
- Contact arm
- control arm
- crankarm
- Door check arm
- Drop arm
- Flex arm suspension
- Forked rocker arm
- High lift rocker arm
- idler arm
- Knuckle arm
- Lateral arm
- Leading arm
- Long and short arm suspension
- pitman arm
- Radius arm
- Rocker arm
- rocker arm cover
- Rocker arm shaft
- Rotor arm
- Semi-trailing arm
- Stay
- steering arm
- Steering gear arm
- Steering knuckle arm
- Throttle arm
- Tie rod arm
- Torque arm
- Track control arm
- Trailing arm
- Transverse arm