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AIR BRAKE TYPE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traction magnet
1, record 1, English, traction%20magnet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tractive magnet 2, record 1, English, tractive%20magnet
correct
- tractive electromagnet 2, record 1, English, tractive%20electromagnet
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electromagnets may be divided into two classes : traction magnets, in which the pull is to be exerted over a distance and work is done by reducing the air gap; and lifting or holding magnets, in which the material is initially placed in contact with the magnet. For examples of the first type see Brake; Clutch; Relay; Solenoid, electric. 1, record 1, English, - traction%20magnet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électromagnétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électro-aimant de manœuvre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- électroaimant de manœuvre 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectroaimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans] le cas des électro-aimants de manœuvre [...] l'armature constitue l'élément moteur d'une machine simple ou complexe (solénoïde, relais, embrayage ou frein électromagnétique). Ce type d'électro-aimant fournit de l'énergie mécanique pendant un temps appréciable par rapport à son temps total de fonctionnement et c'est dans ce sens qu'il peut être qualifié de moteur. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
électroaimant : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- primary braking unit
1, record 2, English, primary%20braking%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device controlled by the brake pedal and used to activate the service brake system. 1, record 2, English, - primary%20braking%20unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The master cylinder, in a hydraulic braking system, and the brake treadle valve connected to the brake pedal by a push rod, in an air braking system, are both devices of this type. 1, record 2, English, - primary%20braking%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distributeur de freinage
1, record 2, French, distributeur%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil commandé par la pédale de frein servant à actionner le système de freinage de service. 1, record 2, French, - distributeur%20de%20freinage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître-cylindre, dans un système de freinage hydraulique, et le robinet de freinage à pied relié à la pédale de frein par une tige de poussée, dans un système de freinage pneumatique, sont des distributeurs de commande de freinage de ce type. 1, record 2, French, - distributeur%20de%20freinage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de operación del freno
1, record 2, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo controlado por el pedal de freno que sirve para operar el sistema de freno de servicio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cilindro maestro de un sistema de freno hidráulico y la válvula de freno de pie, que está unida al pedal de freno por una varilla de empuje en los sistemas de frenos de aire, constituyen válvulas de operación del freno del este tipo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
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