A beam which oscillates about a central pivot and has one end driven by an engine and the other communicating reciprocating motion to a crank, rod, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Glasgow Mechanics' Magazine.
Definition of walking beam in US English:
walking beam
noun
Mechanics
A beam which oscillates about a central pivot and has one end driven by an engine and the other communicating reciprocating motion to a crank, rod, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Glasgow Mechanics' Magazine.