The-Automover Glossary

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B-pillar:

The roof support among a car's front door window and the rear side window, if there is one.

Buzzer:

A buzzer also called beeper is a signaling device, generally electronic, are usually used in automobiles, household appliances such as a microwave oven, or game shows.

Belt drive:

A system where the final drive from gearbox to wheels is by leather or even rubber belts that are restricted on pulleys. Today many of the engine-driven auxiliaries use attach drives.

Belts:

Belts are used to drive a lot of engine accessories. Most overhead cam (OHC) engines also use cogged (toothed) belts to drive the camshaft (s). Belts drive the control steering pump, water pump, air-conditioning compressors, etc.

Brake:

A brake is a device for slowing or also stopping the motion of a machine, and to keep it from starting to go again. The kinetic energy lost by the moving part is regularly translated to heat by friction.