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PISTON BODY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- piston accumulator
1, record 1, English, piston%20accumulator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Piston accumulators consist of a cylindrical body, sealed by a gas cap and charging valve at the gas end, and a hydraulic cap at the hydraulic end. A lightweight piston separates the gas side of the accumulator from the hydraulic side. This design offers high efficiency and flexibility in most applications due to a very wide range of sizes. 1, record 1, English, - piston%20accumulator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accumulateur à piston
1, record 1, French, accumulateur%20%C3%A0%20piston
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les accumulateurs à piston utilisent un piston avec segments comme un vérin pour séparer l'huile du gaz [...] 2, record 1, French, - accumulateur%20%C3%A0%20piston
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floating piston
1, record 2, English, floating%20piston
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the compression mode of the shock absorber, fluid is forced into the remote reservoir in direct proportion to the area of the shaft entering the shock body. … As fluid is forced through the … drum …, it is metered through one of the preassigned orifices in the drum; it then enters the reservoir body, moving the floating piston. The floating piston is designed to separate the fluid and nitrogen, eliminating any chance of aeration. 2, record 2, English, - floating%20piston
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- piston flottant
1, record 2, French, piston%20flottant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un piston flottant est également utilisé pour garantir une pression homogène du gaz, offrant une conduite plus souple sans perdre le contrôle d'amortissement. 1, record 2, French, - piston%20flottant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- émbolo flotante
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A9mbolo%20flotante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pistón flotante 2, record 2, Spanish, pist%C3%B3n%20flotante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al ser accionado el freno, el émbolo de vástago de presión [...] y el émbolo flotante [...] se mueven hacia la izquierda, pasan hasta más allá de los taladros de compensación [...] e impelen líquido de freno hacia el interior de los circuitos de freno a través de los empalmes de presión [...] Al crecer la presión, el émbolo flotante no es movido ya por el resorte cautivo [...], sino por la presión del líquido de freno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A9mbolo%20flotante
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rudder actuator
1, record 3, English, rudder%20actuator
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rudder actuator is a tandem actuator, having two internal piston areas for each hydraulic source(A & B). The actuator is capable of positioning the rudder panel with either one or both main hydraulic sources available, though with one source inoperative a reduced rudder panel deflection would result due to blowdown at higher airspeeds. Flow of hydraulic fluid to the rudder actuator is controlled by the dual servo-valve. This is a complex dual concentric cylinder with an outer and inner slide. During normal rudder pedal inputs sufficient rudder panel deflection is catered for by the primary(inner) valve alone. However, should a larger panel deflection be required or a higher rate rudder input be commanded, the secondary(outer) sleeve moves in addition to port extra fluid to the actuator. Movement of the outer sleeve is typically no more than 1 mm. Position of both sleeves of the servo valve is controlled by a complex mechanism of bell cranks, input rod and summing lever, the geometry of which is such as to provide movement of the sleeves in relation to the body of the valve. 2, record 3, English, - rudder%20actuator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Equivalent found on a cutaway diagram of a Boeing 767. 3, record 3, English, - rudder%20actuator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rudder actuator: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - rudder%20actuator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- servocommande de direction
1, record 3, French, servocommande%20de%20direction
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vérin de direction 2, record 3, French, v%C3%A9rin%20de%20direction
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- actionneur de la gouverne de direction 3, record 3, French, actionneur%20de%20la%20gouverne%20de%20direction
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servocommande de direction : terme normalisé par l'ISO; vérin de direction: terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - servocommande%20de%20direction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Suspension (Mechanical Components)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oil damper system
1, record 4, English, oil%20damper%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An oil damper system consisting of a piston mounted at the end of a rod movable in a hollow cylindrical body such that it drives the oil out of the space between the piston and the bottom of the hollow damper body and into a flexible buffer chamber to the outside of which is applied a pressurised gas. 1, record 4, English, - oil%20damper%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Suspension (Composants mécaniques)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système amortisseur à huile
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20amortisseur%20%C3%A0%20huile
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente invention concerne un système amortisseur à huile, constitué d'un piston monté à l'extrémité d'une tige mobile, se déplaçant dans un corps cylindrique creux en chassant l'huile comprise entre le piston et le fond du corps creux de l'amortisseur vers une chambre de réserve déformable sur l'extérieur de laquelle est appliqué un gaz sous pression [...] 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20amortisseur%20%C3%A0%20huile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-04-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gear strut
1, record 5, English, gear%20strut
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wheel strut 1, record 5, English, wheel%20strut
correct
- gear leg 2, record 5, English, gear%20leg
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The nose-gear strut is a steerable, dual-wheel, fully retractable oleo strut. It supports the forward portion of the airplane, absorbs landing shock, and steers the airplane through ground maneuvers. The strut is supported by the side braces and crossarm, which are part of the strut casting, and by the drag links. The major components of the strut are the cylinder body, the steering cylinder, and the piston. 3, record 5, English, - gear%20strut
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Main landing gear leg, nose gear leg. 4, record 5, English, - gear%20strut
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- jambe de train
1, record 5, French, jambe%20de%20train
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la structure d'un avion qui supporte le train. 2, record 5, French, - jambe%20de%20train
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jambe de train : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - jambe%20de%20train
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- single chamber master cylinder
1, record 6, English, single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydraulic primary braking unit consisting of a cast iron body in which slides a single piston assembly fed by a single reservoir. 1, record 6, English, - single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The master cylinder is generally mounted on the vehicle fire wall. 1, record 6, English, - single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre simple
1, record 6, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distributeur de freinage hydraulique constitué d'un corps en fonte dans lequel coulisse un seul ensemble piston alimenté par un réservoir unique. 1, record 6, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître-cylindre est, en général, fixé sur le tablier du véhicule. 1, record 6, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro maestro simple
1, record 6, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo de transmisión de freno hidráulico que consta de una camisa de hierro en el que corre un conjunto de pistón de líquido contenido en una sola cámara o depósito. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20simple
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cilindro maestro está generalmente instalado en la base del vehículo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20simple
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- irrigating syringe
1, record 7, English, irrigating%20syringe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a device consisting of a bulb or a piston syringe with an integral or a detachable tube. The device is used to irrigate, withdraw fluid from, or instill fluid into a body cavity or wound. 1, record 7, English, - irrigating%20syringe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- seringue à irrigation
1, record 7, French, seringue%20%C3%A0%20irrigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- soft face hammer tip 1, record 8, English, soft%20face%20hammer%20tip
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST 45-11-328. Gray tools soft face hammer are useful for fitting piston pins and similar jobs, and for body and fender work. The tips are of a tough, amber-colored composition material that will not mar a finely finished surface.(Catalogue Gray Tools p. 68). 1, record 8, English, - soft%20face%20hammer%20tip
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- embout de massette 1, record 8, French, embout%20de%20massette
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FACO 78, 234. Comment commander votre massette? Faire suivre la référence de la massette seule de la lettre de l'embout choisi (...) Les embouts sont facilement remplaçables et interchangeables. Ils existent en 5 diamètres et en 3 duretés : souple, moyen et dur. 1, record 8, French, - embout%20de%20massette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-03-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tandem cylinder
1, record 9, English, tandem%20cylinder
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arrangement of at least two pistons on the same rod moving in separate chambers on the same cylinder body allowing the compounding of force on the piston rod. 1, record 9, English, - tandem%20cylinder
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vérin tandem
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9rin%20tandem
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble d'au moins deux pistons sur une même tige se déplaçant dans des chambres distinctes d'un même corps de cylindre et permettant d'obtenir l'addition des efforts sur la tige de piston. 1, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9rin%20tandem
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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