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idle wheel

/ˈaɪdəl wiːl/

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/ˈaɪdəl wiːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruКолесо, которое не приводится в движение двигателем или мотором, часто используемое для направления или натяжения ремня или цепи в механических системах.

A wheel that is not actively driven by the engine or motor, often used to guide or tension a belt or chain in mechanical systems.

  1. Intermediate gearC1formal

    A gear placed between two other gears to transfer motion without changing the direction of rotation or the gear ratio.

    ruПромежуточная шестерня

    • The idle wheel in the transmission system ensures smooth power transfer.
    • Engineers replaced the idle wheel to fix the mechanical issue.
    • An idle wheel is often used to reverse the direction of rotation in a gear train.