Definition of clevis in English English dictionary
A U-shaped coupling having holes at each end, through which a bolt is run; used especially to fit attachments to a tractor or other vehicle as it allows a degree of rotation about the bolt
A U-shaped yoke with internal threads in one end which can be attached to a threaded rod and the other end a connection with a hole used for a pin or bolt attchment
A U-shaped piece of steel with holes in the ends through which a pin is attached making it a "D" shaped link Frequently used to attach safety chains
A clevis is a fitting having a U-shaped end and arranged for attaching to the end of a pipe or rod
{i} device at the end of a chain to which something can be bolted (lever, hook, etc.)
a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc
A connector used on a push rod to connect the push rod to a control horn on a flying surface or to a servo arm A Clevis can be nylon or metal Some can be soldered in place while others can be adjusted by screwing them onto the push rod
The clevis is a small fastener at the end of a pushrod, usually made from nylon or metal, which connects the pushrod to the control horn Clevises may frequently be refered to as links
a "U" shaped mounting device that contains a common pin hole at right angle or normal to the axis of symmetry through each extension
a forked device used to pin the end of a rod on a gusset plate or other structural part The clevis may be adjustable or fixed An adjustable member with a fixed clevis at one end may be fitted with a thread and nut at its opposite end, while one having fixed clevises at each end may be fitted with either a sleeve nut or a turnbuckle in its midlength portion Lateral bracing and tie-rod diagonals on steel trusses often use clevises
A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc
A type of fastener that allows rotation of the connected parts about the axis of the pin. A clevis pin consists of a head, shank and hole. The hole passes through the shank at the opposite end of the pin from the head. A cotter pin through the hole keeps the clevis pin in place