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TORQUE ARM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotor revolution
1, record 1, English, rotor%20revolution
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… the Szorenyi engine is a rotary engine with potentially better power density than a Wankel [engine] due to the Szorenyi's higher revving rotor. Other advantages of the Szorenyi engine over the Wankel are a larger space inside the rotor for internal cooling of the rotor; four power strokes per rotor revolution; no need for a balancing flywheel in a single rotor engine; and twice the torque moment arm of the Wankel engine. 1, record 1, English, - rotor%20revolution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tour de rotor
1, record 1, French, tour%20de%20rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moteur lent à palettes à rotor équilibré. On obtient une grande cylindrée grâce au grand nombre de cycles d'admission et de refoulement du fluide par tour de rotor. 1, record 1, French, - tour%20de%20rotor
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- revolución de rotor
1, record 1, Spanish, revoluci%C3%B3n%20de%20rotor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- torque wrench
1, record 2, English, torque%20wrench
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wrench that measures and indicates the amount of turning and twisting force applied in tightening a nut or bolt. 2, record 2, English, - torque%20wrench
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A torque wrench includes a measuring device designed to indicate the twisting force being applied to a nut or bolt in inch-pounds, foot-pounds, or newton-meters(N. m).... torque wrenches [have] different methods for indicating the torque... a pointer which moves across the indicating scale in an amount proportional to the force exerted by the wrench.... a dial gage attached to the wrench and actuated by a spring mechanism within the wrench.... [and] a micrometer-type vernier scale.... If extensions or special attachments are used with torque wrenches, any change in the effective arm of the wrench must be accounted for in computing actual torque being applied. 3, record 2, English, - torque%20wrench
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
torque wrench: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - torque%20wrench
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
torque wrench: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - torque%20wrench
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clé dynamométrique
1, record 2, French, cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clef dynamométrique 2, record 2, French, clef%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clef de serrage munie d'un dispositif indicateur de l'action exercée, et permettant de limiter le couple de serrage à une valeur préalablement définie. [Le réglage s'effectue en modifiant la position d'un cliquet, qui se libère lorsque le couple requis est atteint]. 2, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé dynamométrique : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clé dynamométrique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
clé dynamométrique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- autonomous robotic refuelling system
1, record 3, English, autonomous%20robotic%20refuelling%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ARRS 2, record 3, English, ARRS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- autonomous robotic refueling system 3, record 3, English, autonomous%20robotic%20refueling%20system
correct
- ARRS 3, record 3, English, ARRS
correct
- ARRS 3, record 3, English, ARRS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An autonomous robotic refuelling system is being developed to achieve rapid aircraft turnaround, notably during combat operations. The proposed system includes a gantry positioner with sufficient reach to position a robotic arm that performs the refuelling tasks; a six degree of freedom manipulator equipped with a remote center of compliance, torque sensor, and a gripper that can handle standard tools; a computer vision system to locate and guide the refuelling nozzle, inspect the nozzle, and avoid collisions; and an operator interface with video and graphics display. 4, record 3, English, - autonomous%20robotic%20refuelling%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système d'avitaillement robotisé autonome
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avitaillement%20robotis%C3%A9%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- master arm
1, record 4, English, master%20arm
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The GRLA robot is usually controlled by an anthropomorphic master arm. This third mechanism is actually another robot, equipped with position and torque sensors and driven by seven hydraulic actuators, like the GRLA slave arm. 2, record 4, English, - master%20arm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bras maître
1, record 4, French, bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif électromécanique servant à manœuvrer à distance un dispositif similaire qui exécute diverses tâches de manipulation d'objets ou de produits, dangereux ou inaccessibles. 2, record 4, French, - bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le robot GRLA est généralement commandé par un bras maître anthropomorphique. Ce troisième mécanisme est en fait un autre robot équipé de capteurs de position et de force et mû par 7 actuateurs hydrauliques, tout comme le bras esclave GRLA. 3, record 4, French, - bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ensemble constitué par un «bras maître» et un «bras esclave» est un «téléopérateur» (ou système de téléopération). 2, record 4, French, - bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par extension, on emploie aussi le terme «bras maître» lorsque le système commandé n'est pas un «bras esclave» mais, par exemple, un véhicule ou un objet de synthèse réalisé par ordinateur. 2, record 4, French, - bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bras maître : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 7 décembre 2008. 4, record 4, French, - bras%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- joint position sensor
1, record 5, English, joint%20position%20sensor
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each of the Lightweight Robot's joint contains three different sensors : a joint torque sensor, a joint position sensor and a motor position sensor. Due to this large number of sensors, it is possible to use progressive control algorithms like impedance control that enable us to control an elastic robot arm. To get a high resolution signal for the joint position, a special joint position sensor has been developed. It measures the absolute joint angle at 0, 01°, is working with optical methods and is equipped with an integrated bearing. 2, record 5, English, - joint%20position%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint position sensor: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 5, English, - joint%20position%20sensor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de position d'articulation
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20position%20d%27articulation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur de position d'articulation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20position%20d%27articulation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-05-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rotating spindle apparatus for measuring viscosity 1, record 6, English, rotating%20spindle%20apparatus%20for%20measuring%20viscosity
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- rotation type viscosity measuring element 2, record 6, English, rotation%20type%20viscosity%20measuring%20element
- rotational spindle type viscosity measuring element 2, record 6, English, rotational%20spindle%20type%20viscosity%20measuring%20element
- torque viscometer 3, record 6, English, torque%20viscometer
- rotating-vane-type viscosity measuring element 4, record 6, English, rotating%2Dvane%2Dtype%20viscosity%20measuring%20element
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A viscometer which consists of a spindle rotated in a container of a sample liquid. The principle involved is that the viscosity is directly proportional to the torque required to drive the spindle. 1, record 6, English, - rotating%20spindle%20apparatus%20for%20measuring%20viscosity
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The principle of the rotation type viscosity measuring element or the rotational spindle type viscosity measuring element is that viscosity of a fluid is directly proportional to the torque produced by the resistance to shearing stress on a spindle rotating in a fluid. 2, record 6, English, - rotating%20spindle%20apparatus%20for%20measuring%20viscosity
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the torque viscometer, a sensor (spindle) is rotated at some speed through the same couple arrangement which allows the sensor to be displaced to an equilibrium position at which point the calibrated torque spring gives a reference to the viscosity of the fluid being measured. Different types of spindles and speeds may be used. 3, record 6, English, - rotating%20spindle%20apparatus%20for%20measuring%20viscosity
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The rotating-vane-type viscosity measuring element depends upon the drag on a rotating member in contact with the material whose viscosity is to be measured. The vane or rotating element is driven by a synchronous electrical motor. The torque required to rotate the member of the vane is measured and is proportional to the viscosity in contact with the rotating element. The synchronous motor drives the cage at a constant speed. The upper spindle arm is coupled to the cage through a calibrated beryllium-copper spring. During measurement, the spring is wound up until its force exactly equals the viscous drag on the spindle; then the cage and spindle continue to operate at the same speed, but with a definite angular relationship to each other proportional to the torque on the spring. 4, record 6, English, - rotating%20spindle%20apparatus%20for%20measuring%20viscosity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- viscosimètre rotatif
1, record 6, French, viscosim%C3%A8tre%20rotatif
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- viscosimètre à corps tournant 1, record 6, French, viscosim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20corps%20tournant
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viscosimètre dont le dispositif tournant est entraîné à vitesse constante par un moteur synchrone, et l'on mesure le couple nécessaire à cette rotation en reliant par un ressort le moteur et l'arbre sur lequel est monté le dispositif. La torsion du ressort, c'est-à-dire le déphasage (ou le décalage) entre le moteur et l'arbre est une mesure du couple, donc de la viscosité. 1, record 6, French, - viscosim%C3%A8tre%20rotatif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe du viscosimètre rotatif ou du viscosimètre à corps tournant est qu'un objet qui tourne dans un liquide subit une force de ralentissement due à la viscosité du liquide. Il s'agit généralement d'un cylindre aux extrémités coniques, l'ensemble du dispositif ayant la forme d'un fuseau. On emploie aussi des disques et des roues à aubes. 1, record 6, French, - viscosim%C3%A8tre%20rotatif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- torque arm assembly
1, record 7, English, torque%20arm%20assembly
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bras de torsion
1, record 7, French, bras%20de%20torsion
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rudder auxiliary throw limiter 1, record 8, English, rudder%20auxiliary%20throw%20limiter
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- rudder auxiliary travel limiter 1, record 8, English, rudder%20auxiliary%20travel%20limiter
- auxiliary rudder throw limiter 2, record 8, English, auxiliary%20rudder%20throw%20limiter
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The auxiliary rudder throw limiter restricts rudder throw travel, when flaps are in the 0 and 5 degree detents, to 17 degrees each side of faired position. Full rudder travel is available when flaps are extended to 15 degrees and beyond. The auxiliary rudder throw limiter consists of a single-acting hydraulic cylinder, a retractable rudder stop assembly, two springs, a limiter arm which is splined to the rudder torque tube, a control valve operated by the flap control and followup system, a flap/rudder stop inoperative light located on the flight compartment annunciator panel, and switches located above the retractable rudder stop and adjacent to flap followup control drum. 2, record 8, English, - rudder%20auxiliary%20throw%20limiter
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- limiteur auxiliaire de débattement de la direction
1, record 8, French, limiteur%20auxiliaire%20de%20d%C3%A9battement%20de%20la%20direction
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limiteur auxiliaire de débattement de la direction : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail. 2, record 8, French, - limiteur%20auxiliaire%20de%20d%C3%A9battement%20de%20la%20direction
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- torque arm
1, record 9, English, torque%20arm
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Two viscous dampers] serve as a fail-safe provision to inhibit surface oscillation if a failure in the booster drive rod, torque arm or input bellcrank occurs. 1, record 9, English, - torque%20arm
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bras de torsion 1, record 9, French, bras%20de%20torsion
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-08-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- operating arm
1, record 10, English, operating%20arm
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an operating arm on the rudder torque tube is connected to the booster by a push rod. 1, record 10, English, - operating%20arm
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bras de commande 1, record 10, French, bras%20de%20commande
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- torque arm 1, record 11, English, torque%20arm
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bras de couple
1, record 11, French, bras%20de%20couple
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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