Slip Ring (Noun)
Meaning
Connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineers carefully installed a slip ring on the wind turbine to ensure a constant flow of data from the rotating blades to the control system.
- A slip ring is used in this medical imaging device to transmit electrical signals from the rotating gantry to the stationary electronics.
- In the robotic arm, a slip ring allowed the motor to continuously rotate while maintaining a stable electrical connection to the control system.
- The slip ring on the radar antenna provided a reliable connection between the rotating dish and the stationary receiver.
- The manufacturer designed a custom slip ring for the high-speed centrifuge to enable continuous monitoring of the rotating samples.