Elevator — For other uses, see Elevator (disambiguation). A set of lifts in the lower level of a London Underground station. The arrows indicate each elevator s position and direction of travel … Wikipedia
Chairlift — For the musical group, see Chairlift (band). A stairlift is sometimes called a chairlift . Hunter Mountain chairlift … Wikipedia
Fly system — Fly loft of the Theater Bielefeld in Germany A fly system, flying system or theatrical rigging system, is a system of lines (e.g. ropes), blocks (pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theatre that enable a stage crew to quickly,… … Wikipedia
Robinson R22 — Infobox Aircraft name=Robinson R22 caption= type=Light utility and trainer helicopter manufacturer=Robinson Helicopter Company designer=Frank Robinson first flight=1975 introduced=1979 retired= status= primary user= more users= produced= number… … Wikipedia
elevator — /el euh vay teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that elevates or raises. 2. a moving platform or cage for carrying passengers or freight from one level to another, as in a building. 3. any of various mechanical devices for raising objects or… … Universalium
Draw-works — A draw works is the primary hoisting machinery that is a component of a rotary drilling rig. Its main function is to provide a means of raising and lowering the traveling blocks. The wire rope drilling line winds on the drawworks drum and extends … Wikipedia
Whistler Blackcomb — This article is about the ski resort. For other pages with the name Whistler, see Whistler (disambiguation). Whistler Blackcomb … Wikipedia
Dust collector — Two rooftop dust collectors in Pristina, Kosovo A dust collector is a system used to enhance the quality of air released from industrial and commercial processes by collecting dust and other impurities from air or gas. Designed to handle heavy… … Wikipedia
Funicular — For the mathematical and architectural curve known as funicular, see catenary. Funicular in Valparaíso, Chile A funicular, also known as an inclined plane or cliff railway, is a cable railway in which a cable attached to a pair of tram like… … Wikipedia
Eccentric (mechanism) — An eccentric in mechanical engineering is a circular disk ( eccentric sheave ) solidly fixed to a rotating axle with its centre offset from that of the axle (hence the word eccentric , out of the centre). It is most often employed in steam… … Wikipedia
parts — Synonyms and related words: AF amplifier, AFC, AFC mixer, CRT, CW oscillator, FM detector, PCV valve, RF amplifier, TR switch, TR unit, ability, accelerator, adder, adjustable propeller, afterburner, aileron, air controls, air scoop, airscrew,… … Moby Thesaurus