Trunnion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006219",
  "term": "Trunnion",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A cylindrical pin or shaft that serves as a pivot point for an oscillating or tilting component. In automotive applications, trunnions are integral parts of universal joints, certain suspension systems, and heavy-duty axle mountings, allowing connected parts to articulate. Within a universal joint, four trunnions form the arms of the central spider, each fitting into a bearing cap on the surrounding yokes.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "references": [
    "Trunnion (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Trunnion",
    "es": "muñón",
    "fr": "tourillon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/trunnion/"
}