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CAM ARM [5 records]

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Record 1 2020-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Rail Transport
DEF

In [an] overhead-valve engine, an arm that rocks on a shaft (or pivots on a stud).

OBS

As the camshaft rotates, the cam lobe raises one end of the rocker arm which rocks or pivots in the center forcing the other end down against the valve stem and opening the valve.

OBS

rocker arm: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Transport par rail
DEF

Levier oscillant placé au-dessus des cylindres, servant à ouvrir et fermer les soupapes.

OBS

culbuteur : désignation uniformisée par le Canadien Pacifique.

OBS

culbuteur : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Motores (Vehículos automotores)
  • Transporte ferroviario
DEF

Pieza que, accionada por una leva, transmite el movimiento de ésta a una válvula del cilindro.

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Record 2 2016-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A valve lifter that uses oil pressure from the engine lubricating system to keep it in constant contact with the cam lobe and with the valve stem, push rod, or rocker arm.

OBS

hydraulic valve lifter: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Pour compenser le jeu et atténuer les bruits de fonctionnement, certaines voitures américaines à soupapes latérales comportent des poussoirs à commande hydraulique.

OBS

poussoir à commande hydraulique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

As the cam rotates, it pushes the rubbing block, which moves an arm and opens the points.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Le toucheau du linguet est soulevé par l'axe de commande [...] qui emporte autant de cames 6 qu'il y a de cylindres.

Spanish

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Record 5 1988-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

As the cam rotates, it pushes the rubbing block, which moves an arm and opens the points.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Bras à mouvements alternatifs supportant un des contacts du rupteur.

Spanish

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