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GOVERNOR SPRING [3 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 1999-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- speeder spring
1, record 2, English, speeder%20spring
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the engine speed drops below the r. p. m. for which the [propeller] governor is set, the resulting decrease in centrifugal force exerted by the [governor] flyweights, permits the speeder spring to lower the pilot valve, thereby opening the propeller-governor metering port. 1, record 2, English, - speeder%20spring
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ressort de régulation
1, record 2, French, ressort%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ressort limiteur 2, record 2, French, ressort%20limiteur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La régulation automatique du calage s'effectue comme suit : - si la vitesse de rotation diminue et tombe au-dessus du régime pour lequel est réglé le régulateur par la commande d'hélice la vitesse de rotation des masselottes du régulateur décroît et elles tendent à se rapprocher; le ressort [de régulation] se détend et le piston tiroir laisse pénétrer l'huile sous pression dans le cylindre qui se trouve repoussé vers l'avant : le calage des pales diminue. Aussitôt la vitesse de rotation de l'hélice augmente et avec elle la vitesse de rotation du régulateur dont les masselottes tendent à s'écarter sous l'effet de la force centrifuge; le ressort [de régulation] est comprimé et déplace avec lui le piston tiroir qui venant progressivement obturer l'arrivée d'huile diminue le débit de celle-ci jusqu'à ce que soit retrouvé le régime initial pour lequel est réalisé l'équilibre entre la pression de l'huile et la force centrifuge appliquée aux contrepoids des pales. 2, record 2, French, - ressort%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
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
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