Interlock (engineering)
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interlock-engineering-179-12415664
title:
Interlock (engineering)
text:
An interlock is a feature that makes the state of two mechanisms or functions mutually dependent. It may consist of any electrical or mechanical devices, or systems. In most applications, an interlock is used to help prevent any damage to the machine or to the operator handling the machine. For example, elevators are equipped with an interlock that prevents the moving elevator from opening its doors and prevents the stationary elevator from moving. Interlocks may include sophisticated elements s
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Feature that makes two mechanisms mutually interdependent
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlock_(engineering)
date created:
2005-11-05T23:03:26Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T07:41:51Z
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