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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eccentric
1, record 1, English, eccentric
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular disc fixed on a revolving shaft, some distance out of centre, working freely in a ring (the eccentric strap), which is attached to a rod called an eccentric rod, by means of which the rotating motion of the shaft is converted into a backward-and-forward motion. 2, record 1, English, - eccentric
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because an eccentric can be attached anywhere along a shaft it is unnecessary to form any part of the shaft into a crank. Eccentrics are seldom used to transmit large forces because friction loss would be high; they are commonly used to drive the valve gears of engines. 3, record 1, English, - eccentric
Record 1, Key term(s)
- excentric
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- excentrique
1, record 1, French, excentrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe composé d'un disque dont l'axe de rotation n'occupe pas le centre, qui permet de transformer un mouvement de rotation en mouvement rectiligne alternatif. 2, record 1, French, - excentrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entraînement du piston dans un mouvement de rotation est obtenu au moyen d'un excentrique solidaire de l'arbre moteur. 3, record 1, French, - excentrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- excéntrica
1, record 1, Spanish, exc%C3%A9ntrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La excéntrica consiste en un plato —generalment circular [...]— montado en el extremo de un árbol de tal modo que su eje no coincida con el de éste. 1, record 1, Spanish, - exc%C3%A9ntrica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- eccentric
1, record 2, English, eccentric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- excentrique
1, record 2, French, excentrique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- potiron 1, record 2, French, potiron
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Came sur un métier Cotton. 1, record 2, French, - excentrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
- Tejeduría (Industrias textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- excéntrica
1, record 2, Spanish, exc%C3%A9ntrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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