flexible joint
Definition
Noun: A mechanical connection point designed to allow two connected parts to move or swing relative to each other. It is a type of joint that permits movement, typically in one plane, by bending or flexing.
Usage
This term is used to describe a specific type of mechanical joint that provides movement through flexibility. It is a technical term common in engineering, mechanics, and product design. - The term is a compound noun ("flexible" + "joint"). Its meaning is directly derived from its components: a joint that is flexible. - It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a flexible joint, two flexible joints).
Examples
- The robotic arm uses several flexible joints to mimic the movement of a human elbow.
- A door hinge is a common example of a flexible joint.
- The engineer inspected the flexible joint in the pipeline for signs of wear.
Advanced Usage
- As a defining feature: Used to specify the type of joint in a technical description.
- The design's key innovation is the incorporation of a durable flexible joint.
- In a comparative context: Used to contrast with rigid or fixed joints.
- Unlike a welded connection, a flexible joint can absorb vibration.
Variants and Related Words
- Hinge: A specific and very common type of flexible joint, typically allowing rotation around a single axis.
- Pivot: A joint that allows a part to rotate.
- Universal joint: A more complex flexible joint that can transmit rotation at various angles.
- Articulation: A more general term for a joint or point of connection allowing movement.
Synonyms
- Articulated joint
- Moving joint
- Hinge (in many common contexts)
Antonyms
- Rigid joint
- Fixed joint
- Weld
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Flexible coupling: A device used to connect two shafts, allowing for some misalignment or movement.
- Ball-and-socket joint: A type of flexible joint allowing movement in multiple directions.
Noun
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a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
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