Tag:mechanical_driver=cylinder

mechanical_driver = 
Description
Pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders are used as drivers for devices requiring reciprocating motion.
Group: mechanics
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
Status: approvedPage for proposal
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A cylinder, whatever its fluid can be, can be used as a reciprocating linear motion source.

Note that mechanical_driver=* should not be confused with actuator=* as the first is a primary energy source for a system while the last only commands it.

Examples

Pumps

Photo Location Tagging Comments
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man_made=pump
pump_mechanism=diaphragm
mechanical_driver=

A diaphragm pump powered by a pneumatic cylinder.
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