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ARTICULATED AXLE [3 records]

Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
CONT

The(fork) truck has large-load wheels with hydraulic brakes, and 15-inch diameter drive wheels mounted on an articulated beam axle for high underclearance and stability on uneven surfaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
CONT

[...] roulette de manutention. [...] Roulettes «fortes charges», jusqu'à 5 tonnes unitaires. Plusieurs de ces modèles peuvent être équipés de dispositifs de blocage ou freinage.

OBS

[...] roulette de manutention [:] ensemble constitué par une roue de manutention montée entre les deux joues d'une chape [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
CONT

The(fork) truck has large-load wheels with hydraulic brakes, and 15-inch diameter drive wheels mounted on an articulated beam axle for high underclearance and stability on uneven surfaces.

OBS

For a definition of "underclearance", see the more standard term "ground clearance".

Key term(s)
  • high ground clearance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
CONT

La garde au sol doit également être importante sous les montants du mâts ainsi que sous la traverse inférieure du tablier porte-fourche en position basse (...) Cette obligation de grande garde au sol est très contraignante pour les constructeurs car elle nécessite des fourches plus hautes que sur les chariots industriels.

OBS

Pour une définition de "garde au sol", voir ce terme.

Key term(s)
  • importante garde au sol

Spanish

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Record 3 1984-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
CONT

... the steering for a(fork) truck can be powered or mechanical. However, in order for the wheels to turn there has to be a steering axle. Several types are available, but the one most frequently used is the articulated axle that is quite similar to a car axle. The steering axle is pivoted in the center so it can ride over bumps... This axle is the only one that has springs or is cushioned;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
CONT

Essieux articulés. [...] Dans le cas de roues indépendantes, l'essieu arrière rigide ne peut pas être maintenu dans sa forme primitive. Les trompettes de pont sont alors articulées et la partie groupant le couple conique-différentiel est directement rattachée à la carrosserie et appelée pont suspendu. Le carter groupant ces organes est fixé à la carrosserie par des supports élastiques [...]

Spanish

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