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GOVERNOR GEAR [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Machinery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- governor weight
1, record 1, English, governor%20weight
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flywheel is painted red, and revolves with the engine crankshaft. The governor weight is inside the flywheel, and is painted yellow. As the speed increases, the weight rotates outward. Movement of the weight is resisted by the spring attached to the weight and the flywheel. Movement of the weight shifts the position of the eccentric, seen behind the flywheel, painted red. Shifting the position of the eccentric changes the amount of steam the valve gear admits to the engine. 1, record 1, English, - governor%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 1, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite masse agissant par inertie, par gravité ou par force centrifuge, généralement ajoutée à un organe en mouvement pour en assurer l'équilibrage. 1, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «masselotte» représente une notion plus large tandis qu'en anglais, on précise l'organe où l'on ajoute la masse ou le type de poids dont il s'agit. 2, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Maquinaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mazarota
1, record 1, Spanish, mazarota
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa pequeña que, en ciertos órganos mecánicos, ejerce alguna acción por inercia, gravedad o fuerza centrífuga. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mazarota
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gear range
1, record 2, English, gear%20range
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- range of gears 1, record 2, English, range%20of%20gears
correct
- range of speeds 1, record 2, English, range%20of%20speeds
correct
- drive range 2, record 2, English, drive%20range
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The various drive ranges limit the highest gear attainable by introducing a pressure which prevents governor pressure from upshifting the signal valves(unless governor pressure is well above that normally attained). 2, record 2, English, - gear%20range
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gamme de vitesses
1, record 2, French, gamme%20de%20vitesses
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1-2 modulator valve
1, record 3, English, 1%2D2%20modulator%20valve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In second gear start units, the presence of governor pressure at the bottom of the 1-2 shift valve and forward regulator pressure on the 1-2 modulator valve, plus the assistance of spring force under the 1-2 shift valve, causes the shift valve to move upward against its stop. 1, record 3, English, - 1%2D2%20modulator%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valve modulante 1-2
1, record 3, French, valve%20modulante%201%2D2
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- governor assembly
1, record 4, English, governor%20assembly
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Governor assembly... is a centrifugal(flyweight) governor which is driven by governor drive gear.... 1, record 4, English, - governor%20assembly
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ensemble du régulateur 1, record 4, French, ensemble%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- governor drive gear
1, record 5, English, governor%20drive%20gear
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Governor assembly... is a centrifugal(flyweight) governor which is driven by governor drive gear.... 1, record 5, English, - governor%20drive%20gear
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pignon d'entraînement du régulateur
1, record 5, French, pignon%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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