rack-and-pinion

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rack and pinion

A device for the conversion of rotary and linear motion, consisting of a pinion and a mated rack.

rack′-and-pin′ion adj.

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rack-and-pinion

(Mechanical Engineering) a device for converting rotary into linear motion and vice versa, in which a gearwheel (the pinion) engages with a flat toothed bar (the rack)

adj

(Automotive Engineering) (of a type of steering gear in motor vehicles) having a track rod with a rack along part of its length that engages with a pinion attached to the steering column

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Translations

rack-and-pinion

[ˌrækəndˈpɪnjən]

A. N (Tech) → cremallera f y piñón

B. CPD rack-and-pinion steering N → cremallera f, piñón m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

rack-and-pinion

[ˌrækənˈpɪnjən] n (Tech) → rocchetto m cremagliera inv

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References in periodicals archive ?

Ideal for fast, long travel applications with high accuracy requirements, the new R-Plus rack-and-pinion actuator delivers consistent rigidity and high axial forces throughout its stroke.

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During its last checkup, we were told that it needs a new front differential seal, new rack-and-pinion assembly, new timing belt/water pump, new transmission pan gasket and new rear shocks, all to the tune of $4,800.

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This drill also boasts the field-proven Quad rack-and-pinion carriage drive and a floating carriage that is capable of two speeds, including a 120 ft/min fast mode for adding and removing I rods.

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Flipping a lever engages a rack-and-pinion gear mechanism, harnessing the inertia of the flywheels to push the log forward into the stationary wedge, cleaving the wood.

A more efficient log splitter

If the robot has a rack-and-pinion drive, take note if there is any hesitation or jerking during operation.

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The standard unit is equipped with a rack-and-pinion six-pinion carriage design and a four-pinion and gear rotary drive system.

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The Snowdon Mountain Railway operates on a rack-and-pinion system that was originally patented by the Swiss engineer Dr Roman Abt in 1892.

Review: Lee Hibbert ascends Mount Snowdon the lazy way, learning a bit about railway history en route

The Ion has electric variable-assist rack-and-pinion steering.

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The new hybrids have an electric power-assist rack-and-pinion steering system and electric dual-zone climate control.

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More refined on and off-road, with three full-time 4x4 systems, new suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and a 5.7-litre hemi V8, it makes the old Grand Cherokee seem almost neolithic.

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The CUT 85 has a frame design with fully closed structural members, surface-hardened linear guideways and a high-speed rack-and-pinion saw carriage drive with cutting and feed speeds up to 100mpm.