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ACTUATING LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

The line linking the device controlling the energy flow (e.g., brake valve) to the device converting the energy of the agent into mechanical energy (e.g., brake cylinder).

OBS

actuating line: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Conduite reliant le dispositif commandant le flux d'énergie (par exemple, valve de freinage) au dispositif transformant l'énergie du fluide en énergie mécanique (par exemple, cylindre de frein).

OBS

conduite de transmission de puissance : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Línea que conecta el dispositivo de control del flujo de energía (por ejemplo, una válvula de frenos) al dispositivo que convierte la energía del agente en energía mecánica (por ejemplo, un cilindro de freno).

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