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HOLD-DOWN PUSHBUTTON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1978-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remote Control (Telecommunications)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pushbutton of the maintained type 1, record 1, English, pushbutton%20of%20the%20maintained%20type
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hold-down pushbutton 2, record 1, English, hold%2Ddown%20pushbutton
- maintained pushbutton 2, record 1, English, maintained%20pushbutton
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maintained switch: a switch which remains at the operated circuit condition when the actuating force is removed. 3, record 1, English, - pushbutton%20of%20the%20maintained%20type
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As opposed to "momentary type". The term "hold-down pushbutton" is the one used by CN/CP Telecommunications, according to Mr. Arsène Corbeil who is a technical translator in the employ of that corporation. 2, record 1, English, - pushbutton%20of%20the%20maintained%20type
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maintained push button
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes à distance (Télécommunications)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouton à enclenchement
1, record 1, French, bouton%20%C3%A0%20enclenchement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bouton à action maintenue 2, record 1, French, bouton%20%C3%A0%20action%20maintenue
- bouton à double action 2, record 1, French, bouton%20%C3%A0%20double%20action
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à "bouton à retour automatique" (AFNOR) ou à "bouton à action momentanée". Le terme "bouton à action maintenue" a été relevé dans un catalogue de Russenberger, 34, rue Paradis, Paris, par M. Arsène Corbeil, traducteur technique aux Télécommunications CN/CP. Celui-ci a aussi rencontré dans une autre notice technique le terme "bouton à double action". 2, record 1, French, - bouton%20%C3%A0%20enclenchement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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