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complex joint [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

An assembly between two links which enables one to translate and/or rotate in relative to the other about an axis linked to the translation. [Definition standardized by ISO and AFNOR.]

OBS

distributed joint: term standardized by ISO and AFNOR.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Liaison entre deux maillons permet à l'une d'avoir un mouvement linéaire et/ou de rotation par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe de rotation lié à la translation. [Définition normalisée par l’ISO et l'AFNOR.]

OBS

articulation distribuée : terme normalisé par l’ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

An assembly between two closely related rigid members enabling one member to rotate in relation to the other around a mobile axis.

OBS

... the effective position of the joint is related to the angle formed by the two rigid members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Ensemble mécanique permettant entre deux parties rigides étroitement reliées un mouvement de rotation par rapport à un axe mobile; la position effective de l'articulation est liée à la valeur de l'angle entre les deux parties rigides. (AFNOR I)

CONT

Dans le cas d'une articulation complexe, le nombre d'axes de mouvement est porté en exposant, par exemple: 1RZ 2RX 3RX 4RZ 5C2Y 7RX. (AFNOR I)

Spanish

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