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THROW ROD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- switch adjustment bracket 1, record 1, English, switch%20adjustment%20bracket
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The throw rod is connected to the No 1 rod through an apparatus called the adjustment bracket... The throw of the switch points is adjusted at the bracket. 1, record 1, English, - switch%20adjustment%20bracket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage de la course des pointes d'aiguilles
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20de%20la%20course%20des%20pointes%20d%27aiguilles
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tringle de manœuvre est reliée à la première tringle d'écartement par un dispositif de réglage de la course des lames. Voir bulletin terminologique : aiguillage. 1, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20de%20la%20course%20des%20pointes%20d%27aiguilles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- connecting rod
1, record 2, English, connecting%20rod
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- operating rod 2, record 2, English, operating%20rod
correct, officially approved
- throw rod 2, record 2, English, throw%20rod
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Between switch rod and switch stand eye bolt. 2, record 2, English, - connecting%20rod
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
connecting rod; operating rod; throw rod : terms officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 2, English, - connecting%20rod
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tringle de manœuvre
1, record 2, French, tringle%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tringle qui réunit l’appareil de manœuvre et l’extrémité des aiguilles, et qui assure le déplacement des deux aiguilles. 2, record 2, French, - tringle%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Entre [la tringle d'écartement (ou d'accouplement)] des aiguilles et l'œil d'attelage de l'appareil de manœuvre. 3, record 2, French, - tringle%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tringle de manœuvre : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 4, record 2, French, - tringle%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crankpin
1, record 3, English, crankpin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is a throw for each cylinder... the throw has a bearing surface known as a crankpin to which the connecting rod is attached. 1, record 3, English, - crankpin
Record 3, Key term(s)
- crank pin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maneton
1, record 3, French, maneton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
manetons : Parties [...] sur lesquelles se fixent les têtes de bielle. 1, record 3, French, - maneton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nombre de manetons est évidemment égal à celui des pistons. 1, record 3, French, - maneton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- switch stand crank 1, record 4, English, switch%20stand%20crank
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST 01-29-070 A switch operating device by which the position of the mechanism at the base of the spindle may be altered to adjust the throw of the switch, as a threaded eyebolt attached to the bottom of the spindle and fitted to a threaded socket on the end of the connecting rod.(MOWA 21-48). 1, record 4, English, - switch%20stand%20crank
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équerre de renvoi 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9querre%20de%20renvoi
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RSCF p. 58 no 1. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9querre%20de%20renvoi
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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