wrist plate
nounMachinery.
a platelike part of a mechanism, oscillating in its own plane, to which links or rods are attached by pins.
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The exhaust valves are both opened and closed by the action of the wrist-plate and connecting rods.
Steam Engines | AnonymousWhen in operation, the bell-crank is rotated in the direction of the arrow by the action of the wrist-plate and connecting-rod.
Steam Engines | AnonymousThe valve gear is of the regular Corliss type, driven by a single eccentric and wrist-plate.
Steam Engines | AnonymousM is a wrist plate pin by which the valve rod C can be released from the wrist plate.
Motors | James Slough ZerbeThe wrist plate or spider has a rocking motion, being driven by an eccentric rod from the engine-shaft.
Motors | James Slough Zerbe
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