slip ring

Definitions

Cars & Driving

• noun in an alternator, the rings that form a rotating connection between the armature windings and the brushes

Electronics

• A conductive rotating ring which works in conjunction with one or more stationary brushes, in order to maintain a continuous electrical connection. Used, for instance, in an AC generator. Also called collector ring.

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Contexts for “slip ring”

2 definitions in context
• Cars & Driving
• Electronics