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PARALLEL MECHANISM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parallel robot
1, record 1, English, parallel%20robot
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parallel manipulator 2, record 1, English, parallel%20manipulator
correct, noun
- parallel-link robot 3, record 1, English, parallel%2Dlink%20robot
correct, noun
- parallel-link manipulator 3, record 1, English, parallel%2Dlink%20manipulator
correct, noun
- parallel mechanism 2, record 1, English, parallel%20mechanism
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A parallel robot is a closed-loop mechanism whose end-effector(platform) is linked to the base by several independent kinematic chains. 2, record 1, English, - parallel%20robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallel robot; parallel manipulator; parallel-link robot; parallel-link manipulator; parallel mechanism : designations validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from Université Laval. 4, record 1, English, - parallel%20robot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- parallel link robot
- parallel link manipulator
- SearchOnlyKey1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- robot parallèle
1, record 1, French, robot%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- robot à architecture parallèle 2, record 1, French, robot%20%C3%A0%20architecture%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
- manipulateur parallèle 3, record 1, French, manipulateur%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
- robot à structure parallèle 3, record 1, French, robot%20%C3%A0%20structure%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les robots parallèles sont une catégorie de robots présentant des chaînes cinématiques fermées. Le champ des architectures cinématiques possibles est très vaste, ainsi que le nombre de domaines d'applications qui s'étendent de la micromanipulation à la manipulation de charges élevées [...] 4, record 1, French, - robot%20parall%C3%A8le
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un robot parallèle se définit classiquement par une plate-forme mobile, portant l'organe terminal (ou effecteur), relié à une base fixe (châssis) par au moins deux jambes composées d'articulations actionnées et d'articulations passives [...] 4, record 1, French, - robot%20parall%C3%A8le
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robot parallèle; robot à architecture parallèle; manipulateur parallèle : désignations validées par un spécialiste canadien de l'Université Laval. 5, record 1, French, - robot%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- robot paralelo
1, record 1, Spanish, robot%20paralelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- manipulador paralelo 2, record 1, Spanish, manipulador%20paralelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los robots paralelos están constituidos generalmente por un soporte fijo o placa base sobre el cual se montan unos actuadores que, a través de unos brazos articulados o cadenas cinemáticas, se unen a una plataforma móvil a la cual se encuentra amarrada la herramienta correspondiente. [...] Los robots paralelos con cuatro grados de libertad son muy adecuados para realizar tareas de manipulación de piezas, empaquetado y ensamblaje, y gozan de ventajas frente a robots paralelos más complejos, por ejemplo con 6 grados de libertad, en lo que se refiere a simplicidad, precio y rapidez de movimientos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - robot%20paralelo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vastus intermedius
1, record 2, English, vastus%20intermedius
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- musculus vastus intermedius 2, record 2, English, musculus%20vastus%20intermedius
correct
- femoral muscle 3, record 2, English, femoral%20muscle
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This forms part of the quadriceps mechanism. The fibres lie in a plane parallel with the anterior aspect of the shaft of the femur. 1, record 2, English, - vastus%20intermedius
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- muscle vaste intermédiaire
1, record 2, French, muscle%20vaste%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- muscle crural 1, record 2, French, muscle%20crural
correct, obsolete
- musculus vastus intermedius 1, record 2, French, musculus%20vastus%20intermedius
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle qui se détache des trois-quarts supérieurs des faces antérieure et externe du fémur, et se fixe sur la base et les bords latéraux de la rotule. 1, record 2, French, - muscle%20vaste%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- concentrating table
1, record 3, English, concentrating%20table
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A riffled rubber deck carried on a supporting mechanism, connected to a head mechanism that imparts a rapid reciprocating motion in a direction parallel to the riffles. 2, record 3, English, - concentrating%20table
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentrating table: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - concentrating%20table
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- table de concentration
1, record 3, French, table%20de%20concentration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de concentration gravimétrique travaillant par nappe pelliculaire, comprenant une table inclinée animée d'un mouvement vibratoire. 2, record 3, French, - table%20de%20concentration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
table de concentration : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - table%20de%20concentration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mesa de concentración
1, record 3, Spanish, mesa%20de%20concentraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shear fold
1, record 4, English, shear%20fold
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- slip fold 2, record 4, English, slip%20fold
correct
- glide fold 3, record 4, English, glide%20fold
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A similar fold whose mechanism is shearing or slipping along closely spaced planes that are parallel to the fold's axial surface. 3, record 4, English, - shear%20fold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shear fold; slip fold: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - shear%20fold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Passive shear fold. 5, record 4, English, - shear%20fold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Passive-slip fold. 6, record 4, English, - shear%20fold
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pli de cisaillement
1, record 4, French, pli%20de%20cisaillement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pli par cisaillement 2, record 4, French, pli%20par%20cisaillement
correct, masculine noun
- pli de glissement 3, record 4, French, pli%20de%20glissement
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plis de cisaillement (shear folds, Scherfalten) sont la conséquence des plans de cisaillement. [...] Dans un affleurement, les plus petits plis s'arrangent et constituent un pli plus grand, qui lui-même se rattache à une famille de plis de grandeur à peu près semblable, pour former avec elle, un pli plus grand encore [...] On peut reconnaître dans les plis de cisaillement le sens et l'ampleur du déplacement, grâce à des horizons repères [...] 4, record 4, French, - pli%20de%20cisaillement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les plis par cisaillement sont très fréquents dans les niveaux profonds des chaînes qui affleurent actuellement dans les zones internes. 2, record 4, French, - pli%20de%20cisaillement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pli de cisaillement; pli de glissement : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - pli%20de%20cisaillement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vertical wind tunnel
1, record 5, English, vertical%20wind%20tunnel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind tunnel in which the air stream is vertical. 2, record 5, English, - vertical%20wind%20tunnel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If there is a question of a wind instrument in the Sacso project, it is not a matter of music but of flight mechanics and aerodynamics. Sacso designates a very particular model testing mechanism in a wind tunnel, dedicated to predicting the behavior of aircraft in flight. Contrary to the traditional setup where the model is fixed to the wall by some rigid device(sting, mast, or other), here it is suspended and driven in motion in the flow by nine cables, with controlled tension. Recent robotics techniques are used to control the system, namely "hybrid force-position control of parallel redundant kinematics. "This mechanism is currently dimensioned for the low-velocity domain(0-35 m/s) and is installed in Onera's vertical wind tunnel in Lille. 3, record 5, English, - vertical%20wind%20tunnel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- soufflerie verticale
1, record 5, French, soufflerie%20verticale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soufflerie dans laquelle le courant d'air est vertical [...] Principalement employé pour essayer des maquettes en vrille libre. 2, record 5, French, - soufflerie%20verticale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mesures en soufflerie ne permettront jamais de se passer d'essais en vol. Mais, dans la soufflerie verticale de l'Onera (Office national d'études et de recherches aéronautiques), à Lille, un nouveau montage laisse entrevoir des perspectives inédites pour le réalisme des tests. Alors que les mouvements des maquettes de soufflerie sont généralement limités à un seul degré de liberté, ce montage permet de les faire évoluer selon des conditions proches du vol libre grâce à une suspension active, et donc d'étudier les couplages entre l'aérodynamique et le mouvement. Soit un gain énorme sur la capacité de prévision du mouvement des aéronefs : «Pour nous, il s'agit de prendre en compte la position de l'avion par rapport au vent, ainsi que les effets propres aux avions en rotation dans le vent» [... 3, record 5, French, - soufflerie%20verticale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- orbital replacement unit/tool changeout mechanism
1, record 6, English, orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OTCM 1, record 6, English, OTCM
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- orbital replacement unit (ORU) tool changeout mechanism 2, record 6, English, orbital%20replacement%20unit%20%28ORU%29%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct
- OTCM 3, record 6, English, OTCM
correct
- OTCM 3, record 6, English, OTCM
- URO-tool changeout mechanism 4, record 6, English, URO%2Dtool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct
- OTCM 5, record 6, English, OTCM
correct
- OTCM 5, record 6, English, OTCM
- orbital replaceable unit tool changeout mechanism 3, record 6, English, orbital%20replaceable%20unit%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
- orbital tool changeout mechanism 6, record 6, English, orbital%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextre [Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator] is designed so that only one arm can move at a time in order to avoid self-collision, achieve greater stability and maintain operational similarity with Canadarm2. The greater stability is provided by the immobile arm, which is first commanded to anchor Dextre to an ISS [International Space Station] stabilization point. At the tip of each arm, we find a "hand", known technically as the Orbital Replacement Unit/Tool Changeout Mechanism(OTCM). The OTCM consists of a set of parallel retractable jaws, which serve to grip payloads and tools. Each OTCM is also equipped with a retractable motorized socket wrench to mate and demate mechanisms on-orbit, as well as lights and a black and white camera. Dextre lower body is equipped with a pair of pan/tilt colour cameras that allow astronauts aboard the ISS, and engineers on the ground, to monitor the task, which is out of direct eyesight. 1, record 6, English, - orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orbital replacement unit/tool changeout mechanism; OTCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 7, record 6, English, - orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record 6, Key term(s)
- unit/tool changeout mechanism
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite
1, record 6, French, changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OTCM 1, record 6, French, OTCM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- changeur d'outil et d'URO 2, record 6, French, changeur%20d%27outil%20et%20d%27URO
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextre [Manipulateur Agile Spécialisé] ne peut toutefois bouger qu'un bras à la fois afin d'éviter les autocollisions, d'assurer une plus grande stabilité et de conserver une similarité opérationnelle avec le Canadarm2. Sa grande stabilité lui vient du bras immobile qui est commandé pour ancrer Dextre à un point de stabilisation sur la Station spatiale internationale dès le début des activités. Au bout de chaque bras se trouve une «main», que l'on désigne techniquement par changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite (OTCM). L'OTCM comprend un ensemble de mâchoires parallèles rétractables servant à la préhension de charges utiles et d'outils. Outre des lampes et une caméra noir et blanc, il est également équipé d'une clé à douilles motorisée et rétractable pour accoupler et désaccoupler des mécanismes sur orbite. La partie inférieure de Dextre est dotée d'une paire de caméras panoramiques basculantes couleur qui permettent aux astronautes de la Station et aux ingénieurs au sol de surveiller l'exécution d'une tâche qui ne se trouve pas directement dans leur champ de vision. 1, record 6, French, - changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite; changeur d'outil et d'URO; OTCM : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 6, French, - changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-08-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pin drafter
1, record 7, English, pin%20drafter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanism used in parallel spinning to orient the fibers by using combing pins and rollers. 2, record 7, English, - pin%20drafter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- machine d'étirage à barrettes
1, record 7, French, machine%20d%27%C3%A9tirage%20%C3%A0%20barrettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- étireuse à barrettes 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9tireuse%20%C3%A0%20barrettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- double-action press
1, record 8, English, double%2Daction%20press
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- double-action mechanical press 1, record 8, English, double%2Daction%20mechanical%20press
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A press having two independent parallel movements by means of two slides, one moving within the other. The inner slide or plunger is usually operated by a crankshaft; the outer or blankholder slide, which dwells during the drawing operation, is usually operated by a toggle mechanism or by cams. 1, record 8, English, - double%2Daction%20press
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Presses (Machines)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- presse à double effet
1, record 8, French, presse%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les lignes de presses la première presse a été couramment aussi une presse à double effet, la tendance claire tend à substituer les presses à double effet par des presses à simple effet avec coussin hydraulique. 1, record 8, French, - presse%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rip fence
1, record 9, English, rip%20fence
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- ripping fence 2, record 9, English, ripping%20fence
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attachment to a table saw used to guide wood through a cut along the length of a board. 3, record 9, English, - rip%20fence
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rip fence has a locking mechanism that keeps it at a desired, specific distance from the blade. It is important that the rip fence be exactly parallel to the blade. 4, record 9, English, - rip%20fence
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- guide longitudinal
1, record 9, French, guide%20longitudinal
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- guide de refente 2, record 9, French, guide%20de%20refente
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guide longitudinal : d'après la norme AFNOR (NF-E64). 1, record 9, French, - guide%20longitudinal
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pump action
1, record 10, English, pump%20action
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- slide action 2, record 10, English, slide%20action
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firearm mechanism which is manually actuated by a mobile forearm which moves parallel to the barrel and transmits the movement to the breech mechanism by one or two operating rods. 2, record 10, English, - pump%20action
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme à pompe
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20pompe
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- mécanisme à glissière 2, record 10, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
masculine noun
- mécanisme de chargement à coulisse 3, record 10, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20chargement%20%C3%A0%20coulisse
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme d'arme à feu, actionné manuellement par un garde-main mobile qui coulisse parallèlement au canon et transmet le mouvement au mécanisme de culasse par une ou deux tiges de commande. 4, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20pompe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanisme à pompe : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20pompe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-11-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tasking model
1, record 11, English, tasking%20model
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The parallel mechanism introduced by Ada. 1, record 11, English, - tasking%20model
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- modèle d'allocation de tâches
1, record 11, French, mod%C3%A8le%20d%27allocation%20de%20t%C3%A2ches
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- modèle d'enchaînement de tâches 1, record 11, French, mod%C3%A8le%20d%27encha%C3%AEnement%20de%20t%C3%A2ches
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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