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Definition of bellcrank in English English dictionary
- The pivoted wood, metal, or plastic arm which converts the motion of the control lines to up-and-down movement of the elevators in a control line model aeroplane
- type of steering mechanism most common in R/C cars, consisting of two posts and connecting arms One of which is connected to the steering servo
- An L-shaped piece of hardware that may be mounted in a model to change the direction of force exerted by a pushrod or servo
- A system of interconnected components used to transmit motion and force
- The type of steering mechanism most common in R/C cars, trucks and buggies It consists of two posts, one of which has a connection to the steering servo This connection turns one of the steering arms, which is connected with an Ackerman link to a second steering arm The left side steering arm is connected to the left steering knuckle with a turnbuckle, just as the right steering arm is connected to the right steering knuckle Some bellcrank systems allow racers to alter the Ackerman angle, which can tune the steering effect of the steering system in different ways