- slip ring
- noun Etymology: 2slip Date: 1898 one of two or more continuous conducting rings from which the brushes take or to which they deliver current in a generator or motor
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slip ring — n. a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine to provide a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slip ring — slip′ ring n. elm (in an electric motor or generator) a metal ring that conducts current through stationary brushes to or from the coil or rotor • Etymology: 1895–1900 slip′ ring , adj … From formal English to slang
slip ring — n. Elec. a metal ring mounted on, and insulated from, the rotor shaft of a generator or motor, designed to lead current into or away from the coils through a stationary brush pressing on the ring … English World dictionary
slip ring — slip ring, adj. Elect. a metal ring, usually of copper or cast iron, mounted so that current may be conducted through stationary brushes into or out of a rotating member. [1895 1900] * * * … Universalium
Slip ring — Sketch of an electric motor with slip rings A slip ring (in electrical engineering terms) is a method of making an electrical connection through a rotating assembly. Slip rings, also called rotary electrical interfaces, rotating electrical… … Wikipedia
slip ring — noun connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts • Hypernyms: ↑connection, ↑connexion, ↑connector, ↑connecter, ↑connective * * * noun :… … Useful english dictionary
Slip ring — Collecteur tournant Les collecteurs tournants ou rotatifs sont des organes permettant de créer une connexion électrique entre une partie fixe (stator) et, une partie tournante (rotor) dans le cas d une rotation multi tours, là où une transmission … Wikipédia en Français
Slip ring motor — A Slip ring motor is a type of induction motor. The rotor windings are connected to a slip ring, which makes it different from the squirrel cage rotor. The main advantage arises from higher torque while start up and coincidentally lower current… … Wikipedia
slip-ring end bracket — A cover housing the bearing at the slip ring end of an alternator. At the other end is the drive end bracket … Dictionary of automotive terms
slip ring — noun a ring for sliding electrical contact in a dynamo or electric motor … English new terms dictionary
