flywheel

• Ein schweres Rad, das kinetische Energie speichert und den Lauf eines Verbrennungsmotors ausgleicht, indem es dessen Bewegung reguliert.

A heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and helps smooth the operation of a reciprocating engine by regulating its motion.

1. Mechanical energy storage deviceC1formaltechnical

   A heavy rotating wheel used in machinery to store rotational kinetic energy and smooth out fluctuations in power delivery.

   Schwungrad

   • The engine's flywheel helps maintain a constant speed during operation.
   • Engineers designed a lightweight flywheel for the new hybrid vehicle.
   • A damaged flywheel can cause significant vibration in the system.