A contrivance applied to steam engines, water wheels, and other machinery, to maintain nearly uniform speed when the resistances and motive force are variable.
1. A device that controls another device, usually on the basis of speed or rpm. 2. A speed-sensitive mechanical assembly in the automatic transmission driven by the output shaft, to supply primary control of when shifting is to occur.
A device which limits or regulates the speed of an engine in revolutions per minute; in general, gasoline engine governors control speed by restricting intake air, while Diesel governors limit amount of fuel injected. Specific types of governors most generally used and engine applications are as follow: Velocity Type (Gas) Governor, Vacuum-Centrifugal Type (Gas) Governor, Mechanical-Centrifugal Type (Gas)Governor, Hydra-Mechanical Type (Diesel) Governor, Mechanical Flyball (Diesel) Governor, Mechanical Flyweight (Diesel) Governor, and Centrifugal-Mechanical (Diesel) Governor.
A device for automatically regulating the speed or power of a prime mover
Device that regulates the wind motor, keeping the speed of the wind motor constant even when the suction level in the bellows is fluctuating. (Testing the Air Motor Governor - click here)
A control that maintains a steady speed of a machine
An apparatus consisting of two balls or weights on radial arms pivoted to an upright revolving axis, so arranged as to fly outward by centrifugal reaction and in so doing to raise the radial arms and move a valve. Used as a regulator.
A device used to automatically hold the rotor RPM constant. Used in conjunction with idle-up modes. This device is not needed, but aids when flying 3D.
Device on rolling fire door drive mechanism from weather and debris.
The term used for Low Pressure regulators (i.e., below 5 PSIG inlet).
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
a constant speed controller
a device on the engine which controls fuel to maintain a constant engine speed under various load conditions
a device that limits the RPMs of a motor so it cannot destroy itself (also known as a speed limiter)
a device you install on the helicopter that monitors the head speed
an optional component of an engine that limits the maximum speed a vehicle can attain
A device that automatically regulates the speed or power of another device (typically an internal combustion or steam engine).
Speed-control device in an automatic musical instrument. Many different types including: Fan-fly type with rotating fan blades, used in music boxes and certain barrel-operated instruments. Pneumatic type which regulates the speed of travel of a piano roll by regulating the amount of suction to the air motor. Electrical fly-ball type in which rotating weights open and close contacts, as in a Mills Violano-Virtuoso.
A control device which controls the power output and the speed of rotation of a synchronous generator, the latter in response to changes in system frequency.
The device which measures and regulates turbine speed by controlling wicket gate angle to adjust water flow to the turbine.
an integral component of the engine that maintains a certain RPM based on the setting of your throttle. If your throttle is set for 1200 RPM and you place a load on the engine which begins to slow it down, the governor will compensate by opening the carburetor and allow extra gas and air in. Most tractors have a governor between the throttle and the carburetor, i.e., You set the Governor with the throttle, the Governor sets the carburetor.
A device that regulates the speed of a rotating shaft, either electrically or mechanically. See also: Shaft
A motor controller that regulates the air flow through an end plate into the motor to control the speed and power. A speed regulation device built into or attached externally. ( 060)
An attachment to a machine for automatic control or limitation of speed. Also, an archaic term used for a low-pressure, direct-operated, pressure reducing gas regulator. Hard Facing - A material harder than the surface to which it is applied. Used to resist galling or fluid erosion.
See picture ] automatic device which adjusts the distance between the stones as the sails turn faster or slower.
A device that assists in the control of the speed of the blade rotation. It can be built into the blades ;)
a device comprising rotating fly-weights and levers that automatically maintains the correct distance between the millstones, according to the strength of the wind.
(1) A mechanical speed control mechanism. For elevator, it is a wire rope driven centrifugal device used to stop and hold the movement of its driving rope. This initiates the activation of the car safety device. It opens a switch, which cuts off power to the drive motor and brake if the car travels at a preset overspeed in the down direction. Some types of governors will also open the governor switch and cut off power to the drive motor and brake if the car overspeeds in the up direction. (2) On escalators, a direct-driven centrifugal device which, when activated by overspeed, cuts off power to the drive motor and service brake.
A device attached to carburetor to limit the engine's speed.
Flat, fan like pieces of brass that are released during the strike and chime sequence to control the speed of the chime or strike.
A device used to regulate motor speed, or, in a wind energy conversion system, to control the rotational speed of the rotor.
A built-in regulating device to control water pressure in hoselines by means of engine rpm (revolutions per minute). A device that governs the maximum rpm of an engine.
A device designed to automatically control the speed or position of some part. Governors are used to prevent an engine from exceeding its maximum rpms. They are also used on rental vehicles to prevent operators from speeding.
A governor is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly-ball governor, which uses weights mounted on spring-loaded arms to determine how fast a shaft is spinning, and then uses proportional control to regulate the shaft speed.
