pin joint

noun

1. a mechanical joint that will transmit axial load but will not transmit torque

Example Sentences

A new robotic wing recovers from midair collisions with a simple mechanism: a pin joint that allows it to bend.

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A new robotic wing recovers from midair collisions with a simple mechanism: a pin joint that allows it to bend.

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A new robotic wing recovers from mid-air collisions with a simple mechanism: a pin joint that allows it to bend.

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A new robotic wing, inspired by those of birds and bats, recovers from mid-air collisions with a simple mechanism: a pin joint that allows it to bend.

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