desmodromic
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desmodromic — something (like valves) which is opened and closed by a mechanical device. In most 4 stroke engines the valves are opened by the cam, but closed by the action of the valve springs. In a desmodromic system, the valves are opened by a cam and… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Desmodromic valve — In general mechanical terms, the word desmodromic is used to refer to mechanisms that have different controls for their actuation in different directions. Desmodromic poppet valve in Ducati engine. A desmodromic valve is a reciprocating engine… … Wikipedia
desmodromic — desmodromˈic adjective (Gr dromos running; mechanics) Denoting a system, used in some motorcycle and racing car engines, that employs eg cams, rockers, etc to ensure that the opening and closing of valves, when the vehicle is at high speed, is… … Useful english dictionary
desmodromic valve — /ˌdɛzmədrɒmɪk ˈvælv/ (say .dezmuhdromik valv) noun a valve allowing fuel to pass into a combustion engine which is mechanically shut as well as opened. {Greek desmos band, chain, ligament + Greek dromos a running + ic} …
Poppet valve — A poppet valve is a valve consisting of a hole, usually round or oval, and a tapered plug, usually a disk shape on the end of a shaft also called a valve stem. The shaft guides the plug portion by sliding through a valve guide. In most… … Wikipedia
Ducati — This article is about the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. For the electrical and electronic component manufacturer, see Ducati Energia. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Type Private[1] Industry … Wikipedia
Ducati Motor Holding — Infobox Company company name = Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A company vector logo = company type = Public (Borsa Italiana: [http://www.borsaitaliana.it/bitApp/scheda.bit?target=StrumentoMTA isin=IT0001278081 lang=en DMH] ) genre = foundation = 1926… … Wikipedia
Ducati 999 — Manufacturer Ducati Also called Nine nine nine and Triple nine Parent company Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA … Wikipedia
Ducati Singles — When Ducati began manufacturing motorcycles, they were single cylinder engines. Ducati produced single cylinder motorcycles from 1950 to 1974. Chief Engineer Fabio Taglioni developed a desmodromic valve system in these years, a system that opens… … Wikipedia
Ducati singles — The Ducati singles were single cylinder motorcycles, made by Ducati from 1950 to 1974. Chief Engineer Fabio Taglioni developed a desmodromic valve system in these years, a system that opens and closes the valves using the camshaft, without the… … Wikipedia
