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MAINTAINED PUSHBUTTON [1 record]

Record 1 1978-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Control (Telecommunications)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
OBS

Maintained switch: a switch which remains at the operated circuit condition when the actuating force is removed.

OBS

As opposed to "momentary type". The term "hold-down pushbutton" is the one used by CN/CP Telecommunications, according to Mr. Arsène Corbeil who is a technical translator in the employ of that corporation.

Key term(s)
  • maintained push button

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes à distance (Télécommunications)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

Par opposition à "bouton à retour automatique" (AFNOR) ou à "bouton à action momentanée". Le terme "bouton à action maintenue" a été relevé dans un catalogue de Russenberger, 34, rue Paradis, Paris, par M. Arsène Corbeil, traducteur technique aux Télécommunications CN/CP. Celui-ci a aussi rencontré dans une autre notice technique le terme "bouton à double action".

Spanish

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