piston pin

American  

noun

1. wrist pin.

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Etymology

Origin of piston pin

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The piston pin of the Mercedes is of chrome nickel steel, and is retained in the piston by means of a set screw and cotter pin.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles

The piston pin was locked in the piston by the usual set screw, but here no provision was made for the alternate practice of clamping the rod on the pin.

From The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their Design by Hobbs, Leonard S.

For this reason, the piston pin is considered, from a metallurgical standpoint, the most important part on the engine to produce in quantities and still possess the above characteristics.

From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)

Pistons used in 1930 had two compression rings, one oil scraper ring above the piston pin, and one oil scraper ring below it.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

This carries eight pins, to which the other rods are attached, and the main rod being rigid between the crank pin and piston pin determines the position of the pistons.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles