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FIIG:  A524V0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  

Type:  0

Definition:  A rigid item of various shapes and cross-sections, specifically designed to manually actuate and/or regulate a variety of mechanisms. It usually has an integral handgrip, knob, or the like, or provisions for the mounting of the same. It may have accommodations for locking and/or positioning. The point of fulcrum may be an integral shaft perpendicular to the axis or a through hole to provide a definite means of securing, and usually has additional accommodation(s) for attachment of CONNECTING LINK,RIGID; WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG; and CLEVIS,ROD END; and the like. Excludes: ARM (as modified); LEVER,REMOTE CONTROL; AND BELL CRANK.

Basic INC:  70159

Basic Name:  LEVER

Description:  1. (Mechanical) A rigid item capable of turning about one point, or axis, and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied. It is designed for use on mechanical assemblies to transmit or modify force and motion. Excludes: ARM (as modified); and BELL CRANK.