Meaning of drivehead | Babel Free

Definitions

A cap or similar end-piece that fits over or into the end of a moving mechanical part to protect the end from driving of that part.

Examples

“Stating that the circumstances of this accident disclosed a number⟳ of features which ought to be borne in mind⟳ in working shearer loader faces, Mr. Nussey points out that the drivehead of the conveyor was not securely stelled before the accident and the extra pull⟳ on the haulage rope pulled it towards the centre of the face⟳.”

“One end⟳ of the sleeve is bolted to the drive⟳ spring⟳ and the other end⟳ of the drive⟳ spring⟳ is bolted to the drivehead. The drivehead is keyed and bolted to the armature shaft by the shank of the same bolt that holds the drivespring to the drivehead.”

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