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Wiper trapezoid: drive the “wipers” of the car
In any modern car there is a wiper, in which the drive of the brushes is carried out by a simple mechanism - a trapezoid. Read all about wiper trapezoids, their existing types, design and principle of operation, as well as the correct ...Read more -
Relay voltage regulator: voltage stability of the on-board power supply
In every modern vehicle there is a developed electrical network, the voltage in which is stabilized by a special unit - a relay-regulator. Read all about relay-regulators, their existing types, design and operation, as well as the sele...Read more -
Drive belt tensioner: reliable drive of engine attachments
In any modern engine there are mounted units, which are driven by a belt. For normal operation of the drive, an additional unit is introduced into it - the drive belt tensioner. Read all about this unit, its design, types and operation...Read more -
Parking brake valve: the basis of the “handbrake” and emergency brake
In a vehicle with air brakes, a parking and spare (or auxiliary) brake control device is provided - a manual pneumatic crane. Read all about parking brake valves, their types, design and principles of operation, as well as the correct ...Read more -
Reversing switch: Reverse gear alert
In accordance with the current rules, when the car is reversing, a special white light must burn. The operation of the fire is controlled by a reversing switch built into the gearbox. This device, its design and functioning, as well as...Read more -
Alarm switch: the basis of switching the “emergency light”
In accordance with current standards, each car must have a light hazard warning controlled by a special switch. Learn all about alarm switches, their types, design and operation, as well as the correct choice and replacement of these d...Read more -
Distribution shaft: a key element of the gas distribution mechanism
Almost all four-stroke piston internal combustion engines have a camshaft-based gas distribution mechanism. Everything about camshafts, their existing types, design and features of work, as well as the correct choice and replacement of...Read more -
Hydraulic timing chain tensioner: chain tensions are always normal
Most modern chain-driven engines use hydraulic chain tensioners. Everything about hydraulic tensioners, their existing designs and features of work, as well as the correct selection and replacement of these devices - read the article p...Read more -
Crankshaft position sensor: the basis of a modern engine
In any modern power unit, there is always a crankshaft position sensor, on the basis of which ignition and fuel injection systems are built. Read all about crankshaft position sensors, their types, design and operation, as well as the ...Read more -
Divider actuation valve: possibility of advanced transmission control
A number of modern trucks are equipped with dividers - special gearboxes that double the total number of transmission gears. The divider is controlled by a pneumatic valve - read about this valve, its design and functioning, as well as...Read more -
Piston rings: tightness and lubrication of the cylinder-piston group
In any modern piston engine there are parts that ensure the tightness of the combustion chamber and lubrication of the cylinders - piston rings. Read all about piston rings, their existing types, design features and operation, as well ...Read more -
Flywheel: uniformity and reliability of the engine
In any piston internal combustion engine, you can find a massive part of the crank mechanism and other related systems - the flywheel. Read all about flywheels, their existing types, design and principle of operation, as well as the se...Read more
