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WHEEL SLIP [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- constraint control algorithm
1, record 1, English, constraint%20control%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thus, for the constraint control of wheel slip rate, various constraint control algorithms have been studied, such as model predictive control(MPC), reference governor, and backstepping control based on the barrier Lyapunov function(BLF). 2, record 1, English, - constraint%20control%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de contrôle des contraintes
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20contraintes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slipper clutch
1, record 2, English, slipper%20clutch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- back-torque limiter 2, record 2, English, back%2Dtorque%20limiter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - slipper%20clutch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- embrayage à glissement limité
1, record 2, French, embrayage%20%C3%A0%20glissement%20limit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- embrayage antisautillement 2, record 2, French, embrayage%20antisautillement
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage anti-sautillement 3, record 2, French, embrayage%20anti%2Dsautillement
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage antiblocage 4, record 2, French, embrayage%20antiblocage
correct, masculine noun
- embrayage anti-dribble 5, record 2, French, embrayage%20anti%2Ddribble
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - embrayage%20%C3%A0%20glissement%20limit%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- embrayage anti-blocage
- embrayage antidribble
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- braking slip
1, record 3, English, braking%20slip
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brake slip 2, record 3, English, brake%20slip
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the speed of the wheel centre in the direction of the wheel centre plane ... and the circumferential wheel speed ... in relation to [the wheel centre plane]. 2, record 3, English, - braking%20slip
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In braking mechanics, the braking slip characterizes the relation of the circumferential wheel speed to the linear speed of the wheel centre(in most cases equal to the vehicle speed). 2, record 3, English, - braking%20slip
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
braking slip: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - braking%20slip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glissement au freinage
1, record 3, French, glissement%20au%20freinage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- glissement en freinage 2, record 3, French, glissement%20en%20freinage
correct, masculine noun
- glissement 1, record 3, French, glissement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre la vitesse du centre de la roue dans la direction du plan médian de la roue [...] et la vitesse tangentielle de la roue [...] par rapport à [le plan médian de la roue]. 1, record 3, French, - glissement%20au%20freinage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la mécanique du freinage, le glissement au freinage caractérise la relation entre la vitesse tangentielle de la roue et la vitesse linéaire du centre de la roue (égale dans la plupart des cas à la vitesse du véhicule). 1, record 3, French, - glissement%20au%20freinage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glissement; glissement au freinage : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - glissement%20au%20freinage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- deslizamiento al frenar
1, record 3, Spanish, deslizamiento%20al%20frenar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- deslizamiento del frenado 1, record 3, Spanish, deslizamiento%20del%20frenado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia entre la velocidad del centro de la rueda en dirección del plano del centro de la rueda [...] y la velocidad circunferencial de la rueda [...] con relación [al plano del centro de la rueda]. 1, record 3, Spanish, - deslizamiento%20al%20frenar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la mecánica del frenado, el deslizamiento del frenado caracteriza la relación entre la velocidad circunferencial de la rueda y la velocidad lineal del centro de la rueda (en la mayoría de casos igual a la velocidad del vehículo). 1, record 3, Spanish, - deslizamiento%20al%20frenar
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheel slip
1, record 4, English, wheel%20slip
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wheelslip 2, record 4, English, wheelslip
correct
- wheel slipping 3, record 4, English, wheel%20slipping
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wheel slip is detected by some form of speed-sending equipment connected electrically to the motor circuits or connected mechanically to the axles. When slipping occurs, relays automatically reduce main-generator excitation or engine speed until slipping ceases, whereupon power is gradually reapplied. 3, record 4, English, - wheel%20slip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- patinage de roue
1, record 4, French, patinage%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- patinage 2, record 4, French, patinage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Le terme «patinage» s'applique à une roue qui tourne et glisse sur le rail, cela sous l'action d'un effort moteur trop élevé. Le terme «enrayage» caractérise une roue qui glisse sans tourner sur un rail, par suite d'un serrage trop énergique des freins. 2. On distingue deux types de patinage : le patinage au démarrage et le patinage en marche. 3, record 4, French, - patinage%20de%20roue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patinage : terme uniformisé par CP Rail et le CN. 4, record 4, French, - patinage%20de%20roue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wheel-slip brake control
1, record 5, English, wheel%2Dslip%20brake%20control
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- slip brake control 1, record 5, English, slip%20brake%20control
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device which automatically controls the level of slip, in the direction of rotation of the wheel, on one or more wheels of a vehicle during braking to prevent skidding. 1, record 5, English, - wheel%2Dslip%20brake%20control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This electronically controlled device monitors the speed of each wheel and reduces braking force on any wheels that lock. When the slipping wheel regains speed, braking is applied again. This process lasts only a fraction of a second. 1, record 5, English, - wheel%2Dslip%20brake%20control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dispositif antienrayeur
1, record 5, French, dispositif%20antienrayeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à contrôler automatiquement le niveau de glissement des roues d'un véhicule routier pendant le freinage pour empêcher le dérapage. 1, record 5, French, - dispositif%20antienrayeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif, piloté électroniquement, mesure la vitesse de chaque roue et relâche la pression de commande du frein de la roue qui se bloque. Celle-ci peut alors reprendre un peu de vitesse et la pression lui est à nouveau intégralement appliquée. Ce processus dure une fraction de seconde. 1, record 5, French, - dispositif%20antienrayeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de frenos en deslizamiento
1, record 5, Spanish, control%20de%20frenos%20en%20deslizamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- mecanismo antibloqueo 1, record 5, Spanish, mecanismo%20antibloqueo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que controla automáticamente el deslizamiento de las ruedas de un vehículo durante el frenado para evitar el derrapaje. 1, record 5, Spanish, - control%20de%20frenos%20en%20deslizamiento
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este dispositivo, que se controla electrónicamente, mide la velocidad de cada rueda y disminuye la presión de control de freno de la rueda que se bloquea. De esta manera, ésta puede tomar un poco de velocidad antes de recibir nuevamente la presión completa. El proceso dura una fracción de segundo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - control%20de%20frenos%20en%20deslizamiento
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wheel lock
1, record 6, English, wheel%20lock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition of 100% wheel slip. 1, record 6, English, - wheel%20lock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- blocage de roue
1, record 6, French, blocage%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surfreinage qui provoque le glissement d'une roue, celle-ci ayant perdu toute adhérence au sol. 1, record 6, French, - blocage%20de%20roue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloqueo de la rueda
1, record 6, Spanish, bloqueo%20de%20la%20rueda
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frenado excesivo que provoca el deslizamiento de una rueda al perder ésta por completo la adherencia al suelo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - bloqueo%20de%20la%20rueda
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Farm Tractors
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mechanical front wheel drive
1, record 7, English, mechanical%20front%20wheel%20drive
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MFD 1, record 7, English, MFD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optional MFD gives you four wheel pulling for the extra traction and reduces rolling resistance needed to keep going in wet, rough, soft or hilly conditions. Further it assists in maintaining positive steering control in adverse field conditions. Operated in conjunction with standard differential lock, mechanical front wheel drive helps control wheel slippage in spots where 2-wheel drive tractors may slip and skid. 1, record 7, English, - mechanical%20front%20wheel%20drive
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- traction avant auxiliaire à transmission mécanique
1, record 7, French, traction%20avant%20auxiliaire%20%C3%A0%20transmission%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de traction dans lequel la transmission relaye la puissance du moteur aux roues avant du tracteur pour les rendre temporairement motrices. 2, record 7, French, - traction%20avant%20auxiliaire%20%C3%A0%20transmission%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-02-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- positive traction control
1, record 8, English, positive%20traction%20control
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PTC 1, record 8, English, PTC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With CN's positive traction control, a new concept in wheel slip detection and control was introduced.... Positive traction control operates in the optimum wheel stage, observing wheel acceleration as an indication to correct power in order to maintain maximum tractive effort. 1, record 8, English, - positive%20traction%20control
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'hyperadhérence
1, record 8, French, dispositif%20d%27hyperadh%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La locomotive est munie du dispositif d'hyperadhérence (...). Les essais effectués avec ce dispositif alimentant les moteurs de traction à tension stabilisée ont montré que les coefficients d'adhérence obtenus sur les locomotives électriques à redresseurs peuvent être réalisés. 1, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27hyperadh%C3%A9rence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En transmission électrique, il a été possible de mettre au point un schéma de commande appelé "hyperadhérence". (...) On peut ainsi arriver à donner à nos locomotives Diesel à transmission électrique les mêmes possibilités d'adhérence que celles des locomotives électriques monophasées. 1, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27hyperadh%C3%A9rence
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-09-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- SAAB friction tester 1, record 9, English, SAAB%20friction%20tester
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- SAAB surface friction tester 2, record 9, English, SAAB%20surface%20friction%20tester
proposal, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SAAB Friction Tester (SFT) ... was acquired in May 1985 ... in order to determine whether rubber build-up should be removed from a runway. 1, record 9, English, - SAAB%20friction%20tester
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surface Friction Tester(SFT). The SFT is a friction test device built into an automobile. It uses a fifth wheel with a constant slip.... The fifth wheel is lowered from its retracted position under the luggage compartment of the car when measuring.... The forces acting on the measuring wheel as a result of the friction are measured and the information processed in a mini-computer located in a centre console below the dashboard in the car. 3, record 9, English, - SAAB%20friction%20tester
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SAAB : Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish automobile manufacturer; acronym used as name of its car). 4, record 9, English, - SAAB%20friction%20tester
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de mesure du coefficient de frottement SAAB
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20mesure%20du%20coefficient%20de%20frottement%20SAAB
see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAAB : Société de construction automobile suédoise. 1, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20mesure%20du%20coefficient%20de%20frottement%20SAAB
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- retractable strake wheel 1, record 10, English, retractable%20strake%20wheel
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composite tractor drive wheel which automatically controls wheel slip, under various conditions. The design consists of a retractable strake wheel attached to, and driven from the tractor wheel. 1, record 10, English, - retractable%20strake%20wheel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- roue squelette à éléments rétractables
1, record 10, French, roue%20squelette%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20r%C3%A9tractables
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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