swashplate
swashplate · swashplates
A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a…A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
Meaning
2 sensesA revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
A device that translates input from a helicopter's controls into motion of the main rotor blades.
Origin
From swash + plate.From swash + plate.
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