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DRIVE SPROCKET [2 records]

Record 1 2020-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Tracked Vehicles (Military)
  • Farm Equipment
  • Construction Site Equipment
CONT

In the case of vehicles with caterpillar tracks, the engine-driven toothed wheel transmitting motion to the tracks is known as the drive sprocket and may be positioned at the front or back of the vehicle, or in some cases both. There may also be a third sprocket, elevated, driving the track.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
  • Matériel agricole
  • Matériel de chantier
DEF

Roue dentée entraînant la chenille d'un véhicule.

OBS

barbotin : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Vehículos de oruga (Militar)
  • Maquinaria agrícola
  • Equipos de construcción
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Record 2 2017-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Wheels (Mechanical Components)
  • Wood Sawing
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A chain drive wheel with teeth.

OBS

drive sprocket: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Roues (Composants mécaniques)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Roue dentée destinée à entraîner la chaîne.

OBS

pignon d'entraînement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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