Arm

In engineering and automotive contexts, an “arm” typically refers to a part that is attached to or extends from a larger structure or component. Here are some common examples:

1. Control Arm: A crucial part of the suspension system in a vehicle, connecting the steering knuckle to the vehicle’s frame.
2. Wiper Arm: The part of a windshield wiper system that extends from the motor and holds the wiper blade.
3. Robot Arm: The mechanical arm of a robot, used for manipulation and carrying out tasks.
4. Control Rod: A rod that transmits force or motion, often used in mechanical systems.
5. Lever Arm: A rigid bar that pivots about one point and can be used to exert a force at a second point.

These examples illustrate how “arm” is used to describe various components across different applications, all of which involve a projecting or extending part that serves a specific function.

See Related Terms:

• A-arm
• Actuator arm
• Adjustable rocker arm
• Ball joint rocker arm
• Breaker arm
• Branch
• Check arm
• Brush-holder arm
• Contact arm
• control arm
• crankarm
• Door check arm
• Drop arm
• Flex arm suspension
• Forked rocker arm
• High lift rocker arm
• idler arm
• Knuckle arm
• Lateral arm
• Leading arm
• Long and short arm suspension
• pitman arm
• Radius arm
• Rocker arm
• rocker arm cover
• Rocker arm shaft
• Rotor arm
• Semi-trailing arm
• Stay
• steering arm
• Steering gear arm
• Steering knuckle arm
• Throttle arm
• Tie rod arm
• Torque arm
• Track control arm
• Trailing arm
• Transverse arm