Victor Tatin's 1879 Aéroplane used a compressed-air engine for propulsion. Original craft, at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace.The first mechanically powered submarine, the 1863 French submarine Plongeur, used a compressed-air engine. Musée de la Marine (Rochefort).
A pneumatic motor (air motor), or compressed-air engine, is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumatic motors generally convert the compressed-air energy to mechanical work through either linear or rotary motion. Linear motion can come from either a diaphragm or piston actuator, while rotary motion is supplied by either a vane type air motor, piston air motor, air turbine or gear type motor.
Pneumatic motors have existed in many forms over the past two centuries, ranging in size from hand-held motors to engines of up to several hundred horsepower. Some types rely on pistons and cylinders; others on slotted rotors with vanes (vane motors) and others use turbines. Many compressed-air engines improve their performance by heating the incoming air or the engine itself. Pneumatic motors have found widespread success in the hand-held tool industry,[1] but are also used stationary in a wide range of industrial applications. Continual attempts are being made to expand their use to the transportation industry. However, pneumatic motors must overcome inefficiencies before being seen as a viable option in the transportation industry.
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A pneumaticmotor (air motor), or compressed-air engine, is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumaticmotors generally...
electrically-powered compressor powers cylinders, air motors, pneumatic actuators, and other pneumatic devices. A pneumatic system controlled through manual or automatic...
engines, electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical motion, pneumaticmotors use compressed air, and clockwork motors in wind-up toys use...
convert the compressed air to work using a pneumaticmotor. Compared to electric power tool equivalents, pneumatic tools are safer to run and maintain, without...
Pneumatic cylinder, also known as air cylinder, is a mechanical device which uses the power of compressed gas to produce a force in a reciprocating linear...
actuators include DC torque motors, induction motors, hydraulic and pneumaticmotors, and piston-cylinder drives (rams). A soft actuator is one that changes...
such as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder, to provide linear motion, or a hydraulic motor or pneumaticmotor, to provide rotary motion or torque...
tender – Boat used for servicing larger racing or cruising pleasure craft Pneumaticmotor – Compressed-air engine Sterndrive, also known as Inboard/outboard...
the maximum power that can be transmitted to a vacuum motor is less than conventional pneumatics. There is an optimum pressure for the operation of a vacuum...
Chicago Pneumatic, also known as "CP", is an industrial manufacturer providing power tools, air compressors, generators, light towers and hydraulic equipment...
pneumatics. The LEGO pneumatics components were first introduced as part of the LEGO Technic range in 1984. Since their introduction, LEGO pneumatics...
A jackhammer (pneumatic drill or demolition hammer in British English) is a pneumatic or electro-mechanical tool that combines a hammer directly with...
20th century. The mechanism was all-pneumatic: foot-operated bellows provided a vacuum to operate a pneumaticmotor and drive the take-up spool, while...
were used to control the speed of electric motors. A camshaft, driven by an electric motor or a pneumaticmotor, was used to operate contactors in sequence...
powered either by a battery or by electricity via wall sockets. The pneumaticmotor is known for its great speed, which makes surgery much easier and faster...
varying rates to conserve ammunition. The new design replaces the pneumaticmotor, compressor, and storage tanks, reducing system weight by 180 lb (82 kg)...
and to prevent wear and tear. Early rubber tires were solid (not pneumatic). Pneumatic tires are used on many vehicles, including cars, bicycles, motorcycles...
emergency power system for aircraft Small air turbines, used as high-speed pneumaticmotors in tools such as dentist's drills This disambiguation page lists articles...
Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders inherently produce linear motion. Many other mechanisms are used to generate linear motion from a rotating motor. Mechanical...
most common actuators are electrically powered; others may be powered pneumatically or hydraulically, or use energy stored in springs. The motion produced...
provides position control. Commonly, servos are electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic. They operate on the principle of negative feedback, where the control...
container on the trailer ("B" box), is powered by an electric motor, a pneumaticmotor or a hydraulic line. It rolls on small wheels, riding on rails...
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