Zylindergruppe
Zylindergruppe is a term used in German engineering to designate a collection of cylinders within a machine that operates as a unit. It is most commonly applied to piston engines, where it denotes the group of cylinders that share a common crank mechanism and often a common cylinder block and cylinder head. The term emphasizes the functional arrangement of the cylinders rather than a purely physical block.
In piston engines, the Zylindergruppe comprises the cylinders themselves and their associated pistons, valves, and connecting
Beyond engines, Zylindergruppe can also appear in hydraulic or pneumatic systems to describe several actuating cylinders
Overall, the concept centers on treating multiple cylinders as a coordinated unit within a larger machine.