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Sigma KEE - Shaft
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Shaft
A revolving rod that transmits power or motion.
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Parents EngineeringComponent A fundamental concept that applies in many engineering domains. An EngineeringComponent is an element of a Device that is a physically whole object, such as one might see listed as standard parts in a catalog. The main difference betweeen EngineeringComponents and arbitrary globs of matter is that EngineeringComponents are object-like in a modeling sense. Thus, an EngineeringComponent is not an arbtrary subregion, but a part of a system with a stable identity.
Children CamshaftA rotating Shaft, tied to the Crankshaft, which serves to move Cams that open and close Valves in an InternalCombustionEngine.
 CrankshaftThe output of the effort of a Engine. It is a rotating rod that transfers power to other Devices.
 DriveshaftA Shaft that transmits power from the AutomobileTransmission to a Differential or more directly to the Wheels of an Automobile.
 SteeringColumnA Shaft that connects the SteeringWheel of an Automobile to the SteeringBox.


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