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WHEEL CHAIN [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- centre stand
1, record 1, English, centre%20stand
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- main stand 2, record 1, English, main%20stand
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A motorcycle centre stand makes work such as cleaning or lubricating the chain much easier. It also simplifies any necessary maintenance work and is a great aid... to remove [the] rear wheel. 3, record 1, English, - centre%20stand
Record 1, Key term(s)
- center stand
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- béquille centrale
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A9quille%20centrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La béquille centrale est un accessoire articulé sur un axe avec ressort de rappel, destiné à permettre à un deux-roues, comme une moto ou un cyclomoteur, de rester en position droite à l'arrêt, sans un point d'appui extérieur. 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A9quille%20centrale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- freewheel remover
1, record 2, English, freewheel%20remover
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- free wheel remover 2, record 2, English, free%20wheel%20remover
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chain splitter will allow you to sort broken links, and to fit and shorten new chains; cassette and freewheel removers are used to replace these items as they wear, and are required if spokes need replacing in the rear wheel. 3, record 2, English, - freewheel%20remover
Record 2, Key term(s)
- free-wheel remover
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- démonte-roue libre
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9monte%2Droue%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comment démonter une roue libre de vélo? […] Tourner le démonte-roue libre à l'aide d'une longue clé à molette ou d'une clé plate dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre […] 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9monte%2Droue%20libre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
- Ciclismo
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- extractor de rueda libre
1, record 2, Spanish, extractor%20de%20rueda%20libre
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-04-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slipper clutch
1, record 3, English, slipper%20clutch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- back-torque limiter 2, record 3, English, back%2Dtorque%20limiter
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The braking force is transmitted through the chain drive to the rear wheel causing it to shake or lose traction. The slipper clutch is designed to partially disengage or "slip" when the rear wheel tries to drive the engine faster than it would under deceleration. In very simple terms, a slipper clutch disengages or "slips" until the engine and wheel speeds are compatible. 3, record 3, English, - slipper%20clutch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- embrayage à glissement limité
1, record 3, French, embrayage%20%C3%A0%20glissement%20limit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- embrayage antisautillement 2, record 3, French, embrayage%20antisautillement
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage anti-sautillement 3, record 3, French, embrayage%20anti%2Dsautillement
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage antiblocage 4, record 3, French, embrayage%20antiblocage
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage anti-dribble 5, record 3, French, embrayage%20anti%2Ddribble
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] embrayage installé sur certaines motos afin de limiter les effets négatifs du frein moteur lors de rétrogradages violents, par exemple. Son rôle est de se désaccoupler partiellement lorsque la roue arrière cherche à faire tourner le moteur plus vite qu'il ne devrait. Il réduit donc les risques de blocage de la roue arrière et donc de pertes d'adhérence. 6, record 3, French, - embrayage%20%C3%A0%20glissement%20limit%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- embrayage anti-blocage
- embrayage antidribble
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hand brake chain
1, record 4, English, hand%20brake%20chain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hand brake winding chain 2, record 4, English, hand%20brake%20winding%20chain
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hand brake chain and the hand brake wheel form the hand brake assembly. 3, record 4, English, - hand%20brake%20chain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de frein à main
1, record 4, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La chaîne de frein à main et le volant de frein à main sont les éléments qui composent l'ensemble de frein à main. 2, record 4, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wheels (Mechanical Components)
- Wood Sawing
- Forestry Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drive sprocket
1, record 5, English, drive%20sprocket
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chain drive wheel with teeth. 1, record 5, English, - drive%20sprocket
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drive sprocket: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - drive%20sprocket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Roues (Composants mécaniques)
- Sciage du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pignon d'entraînement
1, record 5, French, pignon%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue dentée destinée à entraîner la chaîne. 1, record 5, French, - pignon%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pignon d'entraînement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - pignon%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- grooved
1, record 6, English, grooved
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Provided with or having a groove or grooves ... 2, record 6, English, - grooved
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rim of the wheel is grooved on its outer surface so as to allow a rope, cord, or chain to pass around it. 1, record 6, English, - grooved
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- creusé d'une gorge
1, record 6, French, creus%C3%A9%20d%27une%20gorge
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La poulie est aussi une machine simple : dans ce cas, sa jante est creusée d'une gorge dans laquelle peut passer un câble ou une chaîne de manœuvre [...] 1, record 6, French, - creus%C3%A9%20d%27une%20gorge
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-07-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hand brake assembly
1, record 7, English, hand%20brake%20assembly
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hand brake assembly includes the hand brake wheel and the hand brake chain. 2, record 7, English, - hand%20brake%20assembly
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de frein à main
1, record 7, French, ensemble%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ensemble de frein à main comprend le volant et la chaîne du frein à main. 2, record 7, French, - ensemble%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pulley
1, record 8, English, pulley
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wheel with a flat, round, or grooved rim that rotates on a shaft and carries a flat belt, V-belt, rope, or chain to transmit motion and energy. 2, record 8, English, - pulley
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pulleys are made up of one or more sheaves mounted in a frame, usually with an attaching swivel hook, eye, or similar device at one or both ends. 3, record 8, English, - pulley
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pulley: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and ISO. 4, record 8, English, - pulley
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poulie
1, record 8, French, poulie
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue portée par un axe et dont la jante est aménagée pour recevoir un lien flexible: câble, cordage, courroie, chaîne, etc. 2, record 8, French, - poulie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Corps en bois ou en métal dans lequel sont pratiquées une ou plusieurs mortaises pour recevoir autant de réas qui tournent autour d'un essieu passant à cet effet par le milieu du corps et des réas. 3, record 8, French, - poulie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poulie : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR et l'ISO. 4, record 8, French, - poulie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poleas y correas
- Levantamiento de cargas
- Manipulación de materiales
- Levantamiento con grúas de brazo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea
1, record 8, Spanish, polea
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chain pump
1, record 9, English, chain%20pump
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- noria 1, record 9, English, noria
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pump with an endless chain passing over a wheel at the top and entering below the level of the water... fitted with disks or buckets by means of which the water is raised. 1, record 9, English, - chain%20pump
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pompe à godets 1, record 9, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20godets
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] Machine hydraulique élévatoire, qui consiste dans [...] une chaîne sans fin, tournant sur un tambour placé à la partie supérieure, et à laquelle sont attachés des [...] godets. 1, record 9, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20godets
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bombas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- bomba de cadena
1, record 9, Spanish, bomba%20de%20cadena
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- bomba de rosario 1, record 9, Spanish, bomba%20de%20rosario
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bomba volumétrica provista de émbolos, colocados como eslabones de una cadena, que llenan parcial o completamente un tubo o conducto, que hace el papel de cilindro, a través del cual pasan continuamente en una dirección. Una extremidad del tubo está sumergida en el agua y el espacio en el cilindro está lleno de agua que se desplaza a lo largo de él hacia la salida por la que se vierte. 1, record 9, Spanish, - bomba%20de%20cadena
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-05-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bucket wheel
1, record 10, English, bucket%20wheel
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a wheel having buckets attached to its rim or to a rope or chain passing over it(as for raising water). 1, record 10, English, - bucket%20wheel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- roue à godets
1, record 10, French, roue%20%C3%A0%20godets
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément principal d'une machine de creusement ou d'élévation de liquides ou de matières pulvérulentes, constituée par une roue portant sur sa périphérie 6 à 8 godets en tôle d'acier. [...] 1, record 10, French, - roue%20%C3%A0%20godets
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, l'eau ou les matières récupérées dans les godets, par rotation de la roue, s'écoulent et sont transportées par un convoyeur à bande ou à godets. Dans ce cas, les godets sont de petits récipients, fixés à intervalles réguliers sur une chaîne. 1, record 10, French, - roue%20%C3%A0%20godets
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda de cangilones
1, record 10, Spanish, rueda%20de%20cangilones
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Road Construction Equipment
- Sewers and Drainage
- Earthmoving
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ditcher
1, record 11, English, ditcher
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ditching machine 2, record 11, English, ditching%20machine
correct
- trench excavator 3, record 11, English, trench%20excavator
correct
- trencher 4, record 11, English, trencher
correct
- trenching machine 5, record 11, English, trenching%20machine
correct
- bucket-ladder excavator 6, record 11, English, bucket%2Dladder%20excavator
correct
- trench-digger 7, record 11, English, trench%2Ddigger
- entrenching machine 7, record 11, English, entrenching%20machine
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digging machine, usually on crawler tracks, and having either a movable wheel or a continuous chain on which buckets are mounted. 6, record 11, English, - ditcher
Record 11, Key term(s)
- bucket ladder excavator
- trench digger
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Égouts et drainage
- Terrassement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trancheuse
1, record 11, French, trancheuse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- excavateur de tranchées 2, record 11, French, excavateur%20de%20tranch%C3%A9es
masculine noun
- excavatrice de tranchées 3, record 11, French, excavatrice%20de%20tranch%C3%A9es
feminine noun
- excavatrice 4, record 11, French, excavatrice
see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin d'excavation automoteur servant à ouvrir des tranchées, et équipé d'une série de godets creusant en continu et d'un convoyeur transversal rejetant la matière excavée. 5, record 11, French, - trancheuse
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
excavatrice : Ce terme est un générique parfois employé pour désigner les pelles hydrauliques et certains excavateurs légers comme la trancheuse. 4, record 11, French, - trancheuse
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trancheuse : terme et définition normalisés par l'OLF. 6, record 11, French, - trancheuse
Record 11, Key term(s)
- machine à creuser des tranchées
- excavatrice à godets
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipos de construcción
- Equipo de construcción de carreteras
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Remoción de tierras
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- zanjadora
1, record 11, Spanish, zanjadora
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- abrezanjas 1, record 11, Spanish, abrezanjas
feminine noun
- excavadora de zanjas 2, record 11, Spanish, excavadora%20de%20zanjas
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-04-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 12, English, racer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- racing cycle 2, record 12, English, racing%20cycle
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bicycle made and used for racing. 3, record 12, English, - racer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the rear of [the racing bike] where the chain drives the back wheel, there is a cluster of five chain sprockets of increasing size. 4, record 12, English, - racer
Record 12, Key term(s)
- racing bicycle
- racing bike
- derailleur bike
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vélo de course
1, record 12, French, v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- bicyclette de course 2, record 12, French, bicyclette%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bicyclette légère, de silhouette "classique", équipée d'un guidon et d'une selle de course, de roues avec boyaux on pneus spéciaux sans garde-boue. 3, record 12, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La machine la plus simple et la plus légère, c'est [...] le vélo de course. Ni garde-boue, ni porte-bagages, ni éclairage et [...] ses roues sont chaussées de boyaux et non de pneus classiques. 4, record 12, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- chainwheel
1, record 13, English, chainwheel
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- chain-wheel 2, record 13, English, chain%2Dwheel
correct
- front sprocket 3, record 13, English, front%20sprocket
correct
- chainring 4, record 13, English, chainring
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toothed wheel with an endless chain so that power can be transmitted or received e. g. in a bicycle. 5, record 13, English, - chainwheel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pitch-line of a long link chain-wheel must be a regular polygon of as many sides as there are teeth in the wheel. 6, record 13, English, - chainwheel
Record 13, Key term(s)
- chain wheel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- plateau de pédalier
1, record 13, French, plateau%20de%20p%C3%A9dalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- plateau 2, record 13, French, plateau
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue dentée sur laquelle égrène la chaîne de transmission et qui est solidaire des pédales par l'intermédiaire d'une manivelle. 1, record 13, French, - plateau%20de%20p%C3%A9dalier
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cyclotouriste cherchera à réduire ses efforts, le triple plateau lui conviendra donc. 3, record 13, French, - plateau%20de%20p%C3%A9dalier
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Ciclismo
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- plato
1, record 13, Spanish, plato
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Pulleys and Belts
- Materials Handling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- electric chain hoist
1, record 14, English, electric%20chain%20hoist
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- powered chain hoist 2, record 14, English, powered%20chain%20hoist
correct
- electric chain block 3, record 14, English, electric%20chain%20block
correct
- chain electric hoist 4, record 14, English, chain%20electric%20hoist
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Electric hoists lift their loads by either cable or chain.... Chain models have either a roller chain and sprocket or a link chain and pocketed wheel for hoisting and lowering. 5, record 14, English, - electric%20chain%20hoist
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chain block: A tackle which uses an endless chain rather than a rope, often operated from an overhead track to lift heavy weights especially in workshops. 6, record 14, English, - electric%20chain%20hoist
Record 14, Key term(s)
- powered chain block
- electric chain pulley-block
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Levage
- Poulies et courroies
- Manutention
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- palan électrique à chaîne
1, record 14, French, palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] palan [dans lequel] l'entraînement de la noix alvéolée se fait toujours en passant par un mécanisme de réduction à engrenages. Le moteur électrique [...] est parfois ventilé et toujours accompagné d'un frein souvent de type monodisque. Ce moteur peut être à une ou deux vitesses de levage [...] 1, record 14, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-06-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a series of teeth around the edge of a wheel which fits into one of a similar series in a similar wheel(or into a chain as in a bicycle) causing motion.... 1, record 15, English, - cog
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Cog" is often used to refer to the teeth on a sprocket or freewheel. However, it appears that it is being used more and more to refer to the sprocket wheel itself, perhaps as an abbreviated form of "cog wheel". 3, record 15, English, - cog
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- dent
1, record 15, French, dent
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Découpure pointue; saillant de cette découpure. 2, record 15, French, - dent
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conception sans bagues de la chaîne AA75 lui permet de mieux accrocher les dents des pignons de la roue libre et des plateaux du pédalier. 3, record 15, French, - dent
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-04-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- electric hoist
1, record 16, English, electric%20hoist
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric hoists lift their loads by either cable or chain. The cable type has a drum around which a wire cable is coiled and uncoiled for hoisting and lowering. Chain models have either a roller chain and sprocket or a link chain and pocketed wheel for hoisting and lowering. 2, record 16, English, - electric%20hoist
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Electrical hoists. These hoists may be operated at close hand or from a remote control point. 3, record 16, English, - electric%20hoist
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- palan électrique
1, record 16, French, palan%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Palans électriques. Ils comprennent un moteur électrique, entraînant, par l'intermédiaire d'un réducteur de vitesse, soit un tambour autour duquel s'enroule le câble de levage, soit une noix sur laquelle est entraînée la chaîne de levage; tous ces mécanismes sont [...] incorporés en un ensemble compact [...] Le moteur électrique est commandé du sol par une boîte à boutons pendante. 2, record 16, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- tension wheel 1, record 17, English, tension%20wheel
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- tension roller 2, record 17, English, tension%20roller
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bottom of the two rear derailleur idler wheels. This wheel keeps correct tension on the chain. 2, record 17, English, - tension%20wheel
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain at top goes around front of jockey wheel. Chain at bottom goes around rear of tension wheel. 3, record 17, English, - tension%20wheel
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 17, French, roulette
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 17, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne. 2, record 17, French, - roulette
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la roulette inférieure tend la chaîne pendant le pédalage et au cours du changement de vitesse. 3, record 17, French, - roulette
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- jockey pulley 1, record 18, English, jockey%20pulley
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- jockey sprocket 2, record 18, English, jockey%20sprocket
- jockey wheel 2, record 18, English, jockey%20wheel
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The top wheel or "roller" in the rear derailleur that derails the chain from one rear sprocket to another. 2, record 18, English, - jockey%20pulley
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is this principle that allows the upper or jockey pulley to stay in vertical alignment with each sprocket of the cluster and thus shift the chain from one sprocket to another. 3, record 18, English, - jockey%20pulley
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 18, French, roulette
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 18, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne. 2, record 18, French, - roulette
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La roulette supérieure guide la chaîne tout en l'obligeant à s'engrener sur le plus grand nombre de dents du pignon. 3, record 18, French, - roulette
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-11-26
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- drivetrain 1, record 19, English, drivetrain
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- drive train 2, record 19, English, drive%20train
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The drivetrain refers to the bicycle parts that transmit power to the rear wheel. This includes 1) the pedals, 2) crankset, 3) chain, and 4) free wheel. 1, record 19, English, - drivetrain
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
I’ve already mentioned one part of the drive train, the bottom bracket. What’s left are cranks, pedals, chain rings, freewheels, and chains. 2, record 19, English, - drivetrain
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- entraînement
1, record 19, French, entra%C3%AEnement
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entraînement comprend les parties d'une bicyclette qui travaillent ensemble pour faire tourner les roues et ainsi faire bouger la bicyclette. 1, record 19, French, - entra%C3%AEnement
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-09-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Surveying Instruments
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- chain gear
1, record 20, English, chain%20gear
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- chain gearing 1, record 20, English, chain%20gearing
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gear through which motion is transmitted by a chain that runs in a groove or engages the cogs of a sprocket wheel. 1, record 20, English, - chain%20gear
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Instruments d'arpentage
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- engrenage à chaîne
1, record 20, French, engrenage%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque la distance entre les axes est trop grande pour permettre une transmission par engrenages [...] on utilise deux roues dentées calées sur deux arbres et réunies par une chaîne appropriée. 1, record 20, French, - engrenage%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1987-12-31
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- link chain
1, record 21, English, link%20chain
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric hoists lift their loads by either cable or chain.... Chain models have either a roller chain and sprocket or a link chain and pocketed wheel for hoisting and lowering. 1, record 21, English, - link%20chain
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Levage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à maillons
1, record 21, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaînes de levage. Pour les très fortes charges on remplace souvent les câbles par les chaînes (...) 1. Chaînes articulées. (...) 2. Chaînes à maillons. 2, record 21, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Palan électrique à engrenages à chaîne à maillons, à commande par boîte pendante à boutons-poussoirs (...) 3, record 21, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-12-31
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- pocketed wheel
1, record 22, English, pocketed%20wheel
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain models [of electric hoists] have either a roller chain and sprocket or a link chain and pocketed wheel for hoisting and lowering. 1, record 22, English, - pocketed%20wheel
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chain block. Chains and sheaves may be employed in combination to produce an unusually powerful lifting mechanism. ... The sheaves are made with link pockets so that the chain fits nicely into the circumference, and is restrained from slipping. 2, record 22, English, - pocketed%20wheel
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- noix
1, record 22, French, noix
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- barbotin d'entraînement 2, record 22, French, barbotin%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie utilisée avec des chaînes, et dont la gorge, au lieu d'être à section semi-circulaire et lisse, est alvéolée à la forme des maillons de la chaîne. 3, record 22, French, - noix
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Pièce d'entraînement à alvéoles centrée sur un moyeu et comprenant:11 moyeu, 1 pièce de révolution à alvéoles pour chaîne calibrée. 2, record 22, French, - noix
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barbotin d'entraînement; noix : Termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 4, record 22, French, - noix
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- brake shaft
1, record 23, English, brake%20shaft
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal shaft usually vertical, having a hand wheel or handle on one end, by means of which a chain, connected to the brake shaft and brake levers, may be wound on the shaft and brakes applied. 1, record 23, English, - brake%20shaft
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- arbre de frein 1, record 23, French, arbre%20de%20frein
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre métallique utilisé généralement en position verticale, muni à l'une de ses extrémités d'un volant ou d'une poignée permettant l'enroulement d'une chaîne, elle-même reliée à cet arbre et à la timonerie de frein et permettant de ce fait, le serrage des freins. 1, record 23, French, - arbre%20de%20frein
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1978-01-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Fuels and Types of Hearths
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- sprocket wheel
1, record 24, English, sprocket%20wheel
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- sprocket 2, record 24, English, sprocket
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a wheel with teeth or cogs, used for a chain drive or to engage the blocks on a cable. 1, record 24, English, - sprocket%20wheel
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles et types de foyers
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- tourteau
1, record 24, French, tourteau
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
roue dentée qui communique à une chaîne son mouvement. 1, record 24, French, - tourteau
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- driving 1, record 25, English, driving
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... and replaced by a toothed wheel-a scoop by means of a chain,... 1, record 25, English, - driving
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- venir s'engrener 1, record 25, French, venir%20s%27engrener
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... et remplacés par une roue dentée sur laquelle vient s' engrener la chaîne de commande de la pelle, ... 1, record 25, French, - venir%20s%27engrener
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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