verschwenkt

Verschwenkt is a German adjective derived from verschwenken (to swivel, pivot). In technical contexts such as mechanical engineering, CAD/drawing, and product design, verschwenkt describes a feature, component, or assembly that has been rotated or swiveled away from a reference orientation around a hinge or axis. The emphasis is on angular displacement rather than a pure linear offset, and the term is used to convey that the element is intentionally angled to clear interference, improve function, or fit into an assembly.

Origin and usage: The prefix ver- with schwenken yields a sense of having undergone a turning action. In technical drawings one may encounter terms such as verschwenkte Bohrung, verschwenkter Flansch, or verschwenkter Arm, indicating that the feature has a defined angular relationship to a base datum. The concept is common in machine construction, jigs and fixtures, and CAD modelling; it is less common in everyday language.

Examples and implications: A verschwenkter Arm in a linkage pivots about a joint to produce an inclined motion; a verschwenkte Bohrung may be placed off-axis to avoid collision with another part while maintaining connection. In assemblies, the exact meaning depends on context and the drawing’s datum and reference planes.

See also: Schwenken; Verdrehen; Technische Zeichnung; Maschinenbau.