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cam-actuated drum brake [1 record]

Record 1 2010-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

Foundation drum brake incorporating a brake-actuating mechanism which uses a cam to spread the brake shoes.

OBS

The cam is connected to the camshaft, whose rotation causes brake-shoe application.

Key term(s)
  • cam-actuated brake

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
DEF

Frein de base à tambour auquel est incorporé un mécanisme d'attaque directe des freins, comportant une came qui provoque l'écartement des segments.

OBS

La came est accouplée à l'arbre à came et c'est la rotation de celle-ci qui provoque l'écartement des segments.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Freno base de tipo tambor al que se incorpora un mecanismo de operación de frenos que comporta una leva para empujar las zapatas.

OBS

La leva está conectada al árbol de levas y su rotación empuja las zapatas hacia el tambor.

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