oscillating engine

American  

noun

1. a steam engine having piston rods connected directly to the crankshaft and cylinders oscillating on trunnions.

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Etymology

Origin of oscillating engine

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Q.--Will you explain in detail the construction of the valve gearing, or such parts of it as are peculiar to the oscillating engine?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

Q.--Have not objections been brought against the oscillating engine?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

The stuffing box of an oscillating engine is made deeper than usual because the gland bore has more strain on it, and extra wearing surface is therefore required to prevent its wearing oval.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The side lever engine, however, and the oscillating engine, are the only kinds of paddle engines which have been received with wide or general favor.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

The valve motion for an oscillating engine consists of an ordinary eccentric gear or motion, with the addition of various mechanical arrangements to accommodate the valve gear to the vibrating motion of the valve chest.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua