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DEPRESSION BAR [3 records]

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Record 1 2009-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
CONT

BT12 is the signal' s number and corresponds to the number of the lever in the signalbox. The white diamond on the post tells the driver that the signal is exempt from Rule 55(regarding trains standing on a running line) as track circuiting(or an electrical depression bar) is provided.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
  • Building Hardware
  • Corporate Security
  • Security Devices
CONT

Magnetic locks. This type of lock uses a special metal bar that fits into a shallow depression in the side of the lock case. A magnetic code on the key aligns the tumblers within the lock body to free the bolt.

DEF

A type of door lock consisting of an electromagnet and strike plate. The electromagnet is mounted in the door frame opposite the strike plate, which is mounted in the door. When current is applied, the strength of the magnet holds the door closed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
  • Quincaillerie du bâtiment
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
CONT

Aux serrures classiques (exclusivement mécaniques) sont venues s'ajouter, récemment, des serrures électriques, électromécaniques, électroniques et surtout magnétiques.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
DEF

Apparatus with a bar and contacts which are operated when the wheels of a vehicle depress the bar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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