Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
flyweights
Croatian translation:
zamašnjak, protuuteg
Added to glossary by
Vlad Mandic
Jan 3, 2023 20:15
1 yr ago
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English term
flyweights
English to Croatian
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Instructions for use
Sudden rotation of open flyweights can cause severe crushing injuries.
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Read the flyweight settings on the percentage scale and note the values.
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Set the noted percentage values on the flyweights and check for equal setting on both weights.
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Read the flyweight settings on the percentage scale and note the values.
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Set the noted percentage values on the flyweights and check for equal setting on both weights.
Proposed translations
(Croatian)
| 4 | zamašnjak, protuuteg |
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Nov 6, 2023 09:47: Vlad Mandic Created KOG entry
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zamašnjak, protuuteg
My first attempt at answering a KudoZ question.
I believe "flyweight" might be/is synonymous with "flywheel".
(Croatian)
Moj prvi pokušaj da odgovorim na Kudoz pitanje.
Mislim da je "flyweight" sinonim (ili ista ili vrlo slična stvar) za "flywheel".
I believe "flyweight" might be/is synonymous with "flywheel".
(Croatian)
Moj prvi pokušaj da odgovorim na Kudoz pitanje.
Mislim da je "flyweight" sinonim (ili ista ili vrlo slična stvar) za "flywheel".
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Discussion
"flyweights" were used in steam locomotives to self-regulate the input of steam - they act as a kind of feed-back mechanism.
Do you have any drawings, or more details about this machine? + "open flyweights" would suggest that they are normally covered / not accessible?