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

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

Q.--Will you give an example of a paddle oscillating engine?

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

Q.--Will you give an example of a geared vertical oscillating engine?

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

A.--In Messrs. Penn's 50 horse power oscillating engine, the diameter of the cylinder is 3 feet 4 inches, and the length of the stroke 3 feet.

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

Q.--Is the piston of an oscillating engine made deeper than in common engines?

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