Swash plate — Swash Swash, n. [Cf. {Swash}, v. i., {Squash}, v. t.] (Arch.) An oval figure, whose moldings are oblique to the axis of the work. Moxon. [1913 Webster] {Swash plate} (Mach.), a revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swash|plate — «SWOSH PLAYT, SWSH », noun. a rotating circular plate inclined to the plane of its revolution, which gives and receives reciprocal motion to and from other parts of the mechanism: »A swashplate or like system links the pistons to a central shaft… … Useful english dictionary
swash plate — noun Etymology: from obsolete swash slanting, of unknown origin 1. : a revolving circular plate set obliquely on a shaft and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft 2. [swash (I) ] … Useful english dictionary
swash plate — [1] A plate serving the purpose of a swash bulkhead, but not extending to the bottom of the tank. [2] A rotating disc or face plate on a shaft that is inclined at an oblique angle to the axis of rotation and either imparts reciprocating motion to … Dictionary of automotive terms
swash plate — Mach. an inclined circular plate on a rotating shaft for transferring force and motion to or from parts reciprocating in a direction parallel to the axis of shaft rotation. Also, swashplate. * * * … Universalium
swash plate — noun an inclined disc revolving on an axle and giving reciprocating motion to a part in contact with it … English new terms dictionary
swash plate-wobble plate — Device used to change rotary motion to reciprocating motion. Used in some refrigeration compressors … Dictionary of automotive terms
Swash — Swash, n. [Cf. {Swash}, v. i., {Squash}, v. t.] (Arch.) An oval figure, whose moldings are oblique to the axis of the work. Moxon. [1913 Webster] {Swash plate} (Mach.), a revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plate — [1] The action of coating a material with some metal. Also called electroplate or anodize. [2] A flat piece of material. [3] Two lead alloy plates in each cell where the positive plate is made of lead peroxide and the negative plate is made of… … Dictionary of automotive terms
swash — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. (of water etc.) wash about; make the sound of washing or rising and falling. 2 tr. archaic strike violently. 3 intr. archaic swagger. n. the motion or sound of swashing water. Etymology: imit. 2. adj. 1 inclined obliquely. 2 … Useful english dictionary
ii. As it relates to variable output pumps, it is the plate that helps to alter the stroke of the piston and, in turn, the output of the pump. Normally, it is used in a high-pressure fuel pump.
Swash plate angle varies the stroke of the pump and its output.