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BLADE TAPER [2 records]

Record 1 2013-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The narrowing of chord from rotor to [blade] tip.

OBS

Taper can be linear or nonlinear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Rétrécissement graduel de la corde du rotor au bout de pale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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Record 2 1994-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
  • Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
DEF

Surfaces of the tip which are tapered to facilitate insertion of the fork.

OBS

blade taper: term and definition standardized by ISO - Fork lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
  • Appareils de levage mobiles
DEF

Surfaces de la pointe, inclinées pour faciliter l'entrée du bras de fourche.

OBS

biseau : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO - Chariots élévateurs à fourche - Bras de fourche à tenons.

Spanish

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