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HAND CRANK [17 records]

Record 1 2019-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
OBS

On earlier manual machine guns, the most common type was a hand crank. On externally powered machine guns, such as miniguns, an electronic button or trigger on a joystick is commonly used.

Key term(s)
  • externally powered machinegun
  • externally driven machinegun

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winches
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

Manually operated winch capable of very fine adjustment, used in rescue situations such as realignment of steering wheels, car seats or stabilizing a vehicle.

DEF

A hand-operated winch of varying capacity, used for forcible entry.

OBS

Winch. A mechanism arranged to hoist by manual or mechanical power through the medium of a rope, cable, etc., winding on a drum is a winch... The hand power is applied at a crank or cranks, which are attached to a shaft bearing a pinion gear. This pinion engages with a large gear attached to the winding drum... A high-capacity winch may have a double reduction gear, instead of the single gear illustrated.

OBS

hand-operated winch: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • hand-operated crab

French

Domaine(s)
  • Treuils
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Treuil (ou tire-fort) manœuvré à la main permettant de très petits déplacements et ajustements, utilisé dans des opérations de sauvetage telles que le réalignement de roues directrices, le redressement de sièges de voitures ou d'un véhicule.

CONT

Le treuil à bras, le plus simple et le plus ancien, est constitué par un simple tambour, sur l'axe duquel sont fixées directement une ou deux manivelles; mais, le plus fréquemment, il existe un système de démultiplication, constitué soit par un train d'engrenages (simple, double ou triple), soit par une vis sans fin.

OBS

treuil à cliquet : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cabrestantes
  • Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
  • Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
  • Explotación forestal
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Record 3 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
CONT

The cockpit clearview windows are plug-type windows that rest against a flange around the perimeter of the sill. Each window can be moved through a crank-and-chain mechanism located on the bulkhead below the windowsill. To open the window, the locking mechanism is first released by the pilot. This preliminary action releases the latches on the aft edge of the window, but does not move the window. The initial turning of the hand crank pulls the aft edge of the window inboard enough to clear the sill, allowing the window to slide aft when the crank is further turned. The window can be unlocked when the aircraft is pressurized, but the outward force on the window is so great that turning the hand crank cannot open the window.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
CONT

Les fenêtres coulissantes de poste de pilotage sont de type à emboîtement qui reposent contre une bride tout autour du périmètre de l'appui de fenêtre. On peut ouvrir et fermer chaque fenêtre à l'aide d'un mécanisme à chaîne et manivelle situé sur la cloison sous l'appui de la fenêtre. Pour ouvrir la fenêtre, le pilote doit d'abord libérer le mécanisme de verrouillage. Cette mesure préliminaire dégage les verrous du rebord arrière de la fenêtre, mais sans déplacer la fenêtre. Pour ouvrir la fenêtre, il faut tourner la manivelle, ce qui tire le rebord arrière de la fenêtre suffisamment loin vers l'intérieur pour qu'il se dégage de l'appui, et la fenêtre peut ensuite coulisser librement vers l'arrière si l'on continue de tourner la manivelle. On peut déverrouiller la fenêtre même si l'avion est pressurisé, mais la force vers l'extérieur exercée sur la fenêtre est alors si grande qu'il est impossible d'ouvrir la fenêtre en tournant la manivelle.

OBS

fenêtre coulissante : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The innermost pane is a "scratch" pane a little less than a 12. 7 cm(half-inch thick). Its primary purpose is to prevent condensation from forming on the pressure panes. The scratch pane has a special anti-scratch coating that stands up to accidental nicks or bumps from any camera lenses that might be mounted to observe Earth. When not in use, the window is protected by the kick pane on the inside, and by an external cover on the outside. The external cover can be rotated in or out of position from within the cabin by an astronaut using a hand crank.

OBS

scratch pane: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

verre anti-égratignures : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

In the summer of 1994 NASA approved adding an optical-quality nadir-viewing window to the U. S. Laboratory Module of the International Space Station. The window can view 39. 5 degrees forward along the axis of the ISS, 32. 2 degrees aft, and a total of 79. 1 degrees from port to starboard. The window is constructed of three panes of fused silica and a fourth protective kick pane made of glass laminate. From outboard to inboard, the panes are : OUTBOARD-An external debris pane that can be changed by an EVA astronaut if damaged. A redundant pressure pane. A primary pressure pane. A scratch or "kick" pane that protects the primary pressure pane from being damaged if the crew or equipment make contact with the window [and] provides a UV-IR coating to protect the crew members. INBOARD-The kick pane is removed during window research operations to take advantage of the full spectrum of radiation that passes through the fused silica panes. When not in use, the window is protected by the kick pane on the inside, and by an external cover on the outside. The external cover can be rotated in or out of position from within the cabin by an astronaut using a hand crank.

OBS

external debris pane: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

vitrage anti-débris : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drilling (Machine-Tooling)
DEF

A drilling machine in which a vertical drill moves into the work, which is stationary.

CONT

A drill press is preferable to a hand drill when the location and orientation of the hole must be controlled accurately. A drill press is composed of a base that supports a column, the column in turn supports a table. Work can be supported on the table with a vise or hold down clamps, or the table can be swiveled out of the way to allow tall work to be supported directly on the base. Height of the table can be adjusted with a table lift crank than locked in place with a table lock. The column also supports a head containing a motro. The motor turns the spindle at a speed controlled by a variable speed control dial. The spindle holds a drill chuck to hold the cutting tools(drill bits, center drills, deburring tools, etc.). [An illustration follows. ]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perçage (Usinage)
CONT

perceuse à colonne : [...] Elles ont la possibilité d'effectuer le perçage d'éléments les plus variés, unitairement ou en série, avec des outillages appropriés. [...] Une table porte-pièce peut coulisser, s'orienter et se bloquer sur cette colonne.

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Military Communications
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
CONT

The HG-203 is a light-weight, durable Hand Crank Generator primarily designed for charging the batteries of field communications equipment. It has been specifically designed for use in hostile environments where the unit may be subject to shock, vibration, rain, snow, and temperature extremes.

CONT

Other power ancillaries on offer include one-, five-and ten-way chargers, vehicle 12/24-volt converters, hand-crank generators and alternating current adapters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Transmissions militaires
  • Émission et réception radio
CONT

Parmi les accessoires, citons les chargeurs à une, cinq et dix voies, des convertisseurs 12/24 V (véhicules), des générateurs à manivelle et des adaptateurs de courant alternatif.

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Sewing Machines
DEF

Button Sewing Machine :... is a hand crank standard freearm with built-in cycle sewing of 2 or 4 hole buttons on shirts, jackets, work clothes, and all apparel. Ideal for alterations, laundry, dressmaking, tailoring, design rooms and factories... Artisan Brand hand crank or motorized. Sew-on-Button Head... plus... walk around stand.

CONT

Button sewer with thread trimmers. Complete with table top, stand, light, drawer, thread stand, circuit breaker switch, bobbin winder, and knee foot lifter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Machines à coudre
OBS

Machine spéciale pour poser les boutons sur les vêtements et autres articles textiles.

Key term(s)
  • machine pose-boutons
  • pose-boutons

Spanish

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Record 9 1998-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

crank: Term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 10 1996-12-23

English

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 11 1994-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines
CONT

The megger is either powered by a generator which is driven by a hand crank, or by an internal battery using a vibrator and coil similar to the old Model-T Ford spark-coil system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques
CONT

Le mégohmmètre est alimenté soit par une magnéto commandée par manivelle, ou par une pile alimentant un vibrateur et une bobine d'induction du type utilisé dans la magnéto d'allumage de l'ancienne Ford modèle T.

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
CONT

Mobile work platforms come in various shapes, sizes, and price categories, including lightweight, one-man push-around models; manually propelled or towable scissors-type units; and large, self-propelled booms that reach out 80 ft or more. The sliding-frame elevating platform is the simplest, most economical version of a one-man push-around towable unit. It consists of a railed platform affixed to a frame that slides up or down on a vertical mast set on a mobile base. The platform can be raised or lowered mechanically by a hand crank winch and cable suspension system. Or, the units can be powered up and down hydraulically or by compressed air. Power sources can be AC or DC electric motors or plant air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
DEF

Se dit de quelque chose qui peut se mouvoir, qu'on peut changer de position, qui n'est pas fixe : Les éléments mobiles d'un meuble de rangement.

CONT

Une cloison mobile.

OBS

Selon les dimensions du châssis, on utilisera parfois plus précisément l'adjectif «remorquable» ou «tractable».

Spanish

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Record 13 1986-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
OBS

Part of the covered hopper car (wagon-trémie couvert); see illustrations in CPAC-3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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Record 14 1986-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
OBS

Part of the box car (wagon couvert); see illustrations in CPAC-3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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Record 15 1986-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
OBS

Part of the covered hopper car (wagon-trémie couvert); see illustrations in CPAC-3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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Record 16 1986-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Metallurgy - General
OBS

(centre lathe; tool, tool room; axle; crank, crank shaft; gun; hub; wheel and tyre; roll; brass, bronze, aluminum, etc.) capstan lathe, turret lathe operator finisher, fitter and turner(general hand; cock work)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Métallurgie générale
OBS

tourneur outilleur tourneur sur matrices

Spanish

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Record 17 1985-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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