Useful english dictionary. 2012.
desmodromic — something (like valves) which is opened and closed by a mechanical device. In most 4 stroke engines the valves are opened by the cam, but closed by the action of the valve springs. In a desmodromic system, the valves are opened by a cam and… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Desmodromic valve — In general mechanical terms, the word desmodromic is used to refer to mechanisms that have different controls for their actuation in different directions. Desmodromic poppet valve in Ducati engine. A desmodromic valve is a reciprocating engine… … Wikipedia
desmodromic — adjective Having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs … Wiktionary
desmodromic valve — /ˌdɛzmədrɒmɪk ˈvælv/ (say .dezmuhdromik valv) noun a valve allowing fuel to pass into a combustion engine which is mechanically shut as well as opened. {Greek desmos band, chain, ligament + Greek dromos a running + ic} …
Poppet valve — A poppet valve is a valve consisting of a hole, usually round or oval, and a tapered plug, usually a disk shape on the end of a shaft also called a valve stem. The shaft guides the plug portion by sliding through a valve guide. In most… … Wikipedia
Ducati — This article is about the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. For the electrical and electronic component manufacturer, see Ducati Energia. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Type Private[1] Industry … Wikipedia
Ducati Motor Holding — Infobox Company company name = Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A company vector logo = company type = Public (Borsa Italiana: [http://www.borsaitaliana.it/bitApp/scheda.bit?target=StrumentoMTA isin=IT0001278081 lang=en DMH] ) genre = foundation = 1926… … Wikipedia
Ducati 999 — Manufacturer Ducati Also called Nine nine nine and Triple nine Parent company Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA … Wikipedia
Ducati Singles — When Ducati began manufacturing motorcycles, they were single cylinder engines. Ducati produced single cylinder motorcycles from 1950 to 1974. Chief Engineer Fabio Taglioni developed a desmodromic valve system in these years, a system that opens… … Wikipedia
Ducati singles — The Ducati singles were single cylinder motorcycles, made by Ducati from 1950 to 1974. Chief Engineer Fabio Taglioni developed a desmodromic valve system in these years, a system that opens and closes the valves using the camshaft, without the… … Wikipedia
