crankshaft

[ krangk-shaft, -shahft ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Machinery.

crankshaft

/ ˈkræŋkˌʃɑːft /

a shaft having one or more cranks, esp the main shaft of an internal-combustion engine to which the connecting rods are attached

First recorded in 1850–55; crank ¹ + shaft

Now motor car engines of whatever type, and whether water-cooled or air-cooled, had fixed cylinders and a revolving crankshaft.

The piston rod transmits the power to the crankshaft, a long rotating piece of steel.

Cast-iron pistons are used, and are connected to the crankshaft in the same manner as with the Gnome and Le Rhone engines.

The crankshaft carried a pinion gearing with an internally toothed wheel on the transmission shaft which carried the air-screw.

Lubrication was by means of two pumps, one scavenging and one suction, oil being fed under pressure from the crankshaft.

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