دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

n: an eccentrically shaped disk, mounted on a camshaft, that varies in distance from its centre to various points on its circumference. As the camshaft is rotated, a set amount of motion is imparted to a follower riding on the surface of the cam. In the intenal-combustion engine, cams are used to operate the intake and exhaust valves.

n: output link of a cam mechanism.

n: see cam follower:

n: refer to top wiper piug

n: a device in an engine against which a cam rotates as the engine runs. As the high point of the cam rotates, it pushes against (lifts) the lifter. The lifter, in turn, actuates a push rod or other device to open a valve or similar device. Sometimes called a cam follower.