flexible joint

• Componente mecánico que permite movimiento o flexión entre dos partes, usado frecuentemente en ingeniería, fontanería o robótica para compensar movimiento o desalineación.

A mechanical component that allows movement or bending between two parts, often used in engineering, plumbing, or robotics to accommodate motion or misalignment.

1. Mechanical componentC1formal

   A coupling or connector that allows for movement, bending, or rotation between two parts while transmitting force or motion.

   junta flexible

   • The robot arm uses a flexible joint to achieve smooth movement.
   • Engineers installed a flexible joint in the pipeline to absorb vibrations.
   • The flexible joint in the suspension system allows the wheel to move independently.

2. Anatomical structureB2formal

   A joint in the body that permits a wide range of motion, such as the shoulder or hip.

   articulación flexible

   • The shoulder is a highly flexible joint that allows for rotation.
   • Yoga helps maintain the health of flexible joints.
   • Injuries to a flexible joint can severely limit mobility.