English Dictionary

pushrod

noun

(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head. / (cycling) A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.

The mechanic adjusted the pushrod in the engine.

意味（1）

(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.

The cam-within-a-cam concept has existed for decades, but perfecting it for production might just add another decade to the life of the pushrod engine.

意味（2）

(cycling) A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.

An internal-gear hub with a hollow axle may be re-oiled by removing the pushrod or indicator spindle and squirting oil into the end of the axle.

意味（3）

(aviation) A rod used in the transmission of flight control inputs to an aircraft's control surfaces.

On 17 August 2005, a Saab 2000, at the ramp, with controls locked, was subjected to jet blast of around 126 kt (233 km/h) from a passing B747. This resulted in the bending of the left aileron control pushrod, causing it to fail at the time of takeoff. The crew had to make an emergency landing.