slip ring
noun
: one of two or more continuous conducting rings from which the brushes take or to which they deliver current in a generator or motor
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With things like slip rings that can pass electrical wires to a rotating object, all these joints can probably just spin forever and have no home position.
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Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 17 Apr. 2024
Sweetgreen cofounder Nicolas Jammet, a guy who undoubtedly knows his leafy greens, loves the OXO Stainless Steel Salad Spinner for its non-slip ring, one-handed operation, effective braking system, and sturdy metal bowl.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 17 Apr. 2024
Sweetgreen cofounder Nicolas Jammet, a guy who undoubtedly knows his leafy greens, loves the OXO Stainless Steel Salad Spinner for its non-slip ring, one-handed operation, effective braking system, and sturdy metal bowl.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
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“Slip ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20ring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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