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coupling head [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Road Transport
DEF

A device to connect or disconnect the internal supply line, actuating line and pilot lines.

OBS

coupling head; glad hand: terms related to braking system components. 

OBS

coupling head; glad hand: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Transport routier
DEF

Dispositif permettant d'accoupler ou de désaccoupler les conduites d'alimentation interne, de transmission de puissance et de pilotage.

OBS

tête d'accouplement : terme relatif aux éléments des systèmes de freinage.

OBS

tête d'accouplement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por carretera
DEF

Dispositivo que permite conectar o desconectar la línea de suministro interna, la línea de accionamiento y las líneas de pilotaje.

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