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SUSPENSION STRAP [6 records]

Record 1 2025-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protection of Life
  • Ballistics
CONT

The helmet's core components include an external hard shell, an internal liner and suspension system to achieve a customized fit and minimize acceleration and deceleration of the head while providing comfort and a retention device such as a chin strap to secure the system to the wearer's head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Balistique
CONT

Le système de suspension d'un casque de sécurité absorbe la force de l'impact. Le nombre de points de suspension répartit la force de l'impact pour protéger le porteur du casque, dispersant ainsi le choc initial.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
DEF

A length of webbing or wire rope between the helicopter and cargo sling.

OBS

suspension strap : term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
DEF

Agrès parfois nécessaire entre l'hélicoptère et l'élingue de suspension.

OBS

raccord d'élingue : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Helicópteros (Militar)
DEF

Correa o cable de suspensión entre el helicóptero y el gancho de la carga.

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Record 3 2000-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Wood Sawing
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

Suspension point located behind or within the rear handle, which allows for the attachment of a safety strap, carabiner or rope, as appropriate. [Definition standardized by ISO. ]

OBS

attachment point: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Point d'accrochage situé derrière la poignée arrière ou faisant partie de celle-ci, et permettant la fixation d'une estrope, d'un mousqueton ou d'un câble de sécurité, selon les cas. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

point d'attache : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 4 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

Office orthopaedics. Strap suspension frame for large cast application.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 5 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
OBS

Office orthopaedics. Strap suspension frame for large cast application.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 6 1989-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
OBS

If the belt is to be used much for supporting the entire weight of a man vertically while he works, as in raising or lowering him along the wall of a building, a boatswain's suspension harness may be used. In this type of belt, one strap is used as a seat, sometimes with a board to make it more comfortable. Leg straps and a strap around the man's waist prevent him from falling out of the seat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Sangle d'un harnais de sécurité reliée aux bretelles et permettant un appui fessier.

Spanish

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