German - English
Definition of affe (zeichenhilfe) in German English dictionary
- pantograph
- A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid
A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scale - or exact copies.
- A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams
- A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying
I was impressed by the quality of the pantograph; I hadn't noticed it on the original, but the copies were covered in unpleasant lines.
- A mechanical linkage connected in a special manner based on parallelograms so that they move in a fixed relationship to each other. Originally used to copy drawings or writing by tracing with a pointer at one location on the pantograph causing a pen or pencil at another point to make the same pattern, possibly enlarged or shrunk
- — A bar, rack or holder that frames or holding fixtures are attached to The pantograph moves in X and Y directions to form the embroidery design, controlled electronically or mechanically depending on the machine
- a collapsible and adjustable piece of equipment on top of an electric locomotive which allows contact with overhead wires
- A pantograph is a 4-bar/4-pivot mechanical linkage that is used to copy designs, sometimes in different sizes 2 of the corners are fixed, the tracing point is on one of the movable corners and the engraver is on the other If the 4 arms are all the same length, the copy is the same size as the stencil, but by varying the arm length you can make a pantograph enlarge or reduce graphics A pantograph with an engraving tool is commonly used to engrave names in bicycle parts High-end bikes, particularly Italian ones, sometimes have the frame builder's name "pantographed" on the handlebar stem, cranks/chainrings, lugs, etc
- A device for collecting current from an overhead conductor, characterized by a hinged vertical arm operating by springs or compressed air and a wide, horizontal contact surface that glides along the wire
- A precise tracing machine used for engraving dies Uses an oversized template or pattern made from camera ready art or film to reproduce the image into the metal
- LINKAGES A scissor-like device A special form of control rod attached to the expansion joint assembly whose primary function is to positively distribute the movement equally between the two bellows of the universal joint throughout its full range of movement Pantograph linkages, like control rods, are not designed to restrain pressure thrusts
- A mechanical device mounted to the top of the LRV that picks up the electricity from the catenary wire that powers the motors
- A device mounted on the roof of an electric locomotive that is spring loaded to allow the pick-up shoe to maintain contact with the overhead trolley wire
- A jointed framework on top of an electric locomotive which collects electrical power from the overhead electrical wires, 7 (Page 2) (which are also called the Catenary) For more information and a sketch, click HERE (Link last checked on 02/15/2003)
- mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale
- In this industry, a rack to which frames or fixtures are attached that moves goods under the sewing head to create a design The movement of the pantograph rack is determined by numerically controlled codes contained on specially programmed disks or paper tapes
- Master letters or designs are traced with a stylus that is connected to and followed by a cutting tool that pushes the lettering or image into metal Used in many jewelry shops an to engrave silver-plated bowls and cups
- A mechanical device for adjusting the height of luminaires It is usually spring balanced but can be operated by a motor or manually driven gear system
- An instrument for copying plans, maps, and other drawings, on the same, or on a reduced or an enlarged, scale