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UNIVERSAL JOINT [38 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

universal joint : an item in the "Energy Production Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

joint universel : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de production d'énergie» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A mechanical device which can transmit torque and/or rotary motion from one shaft to another at fixed shaft angles or when the intersecting shaft angles change.

OBS

universal joint; U-joint : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Mode d'articulation de deux arbres qui permet de transmettre le mouvement de rotation de l'un à l'autre, tout en laissant l'un des deux libre de prendre toutes les directions autour de l'articulation.

OBS

joint universel : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Acoplamientos (Componentes mecánicos)
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Record 3 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

A Constant Velocity Joint is one that provides consistent driveshaft speeds regardless of the operating angle of the joint. CV joints are used primarily in on the driveshafts of front-wheel drive vehicles, and they come in two basic varieties: the Rzeppa ball type joints (which you’ll find on the outer end of the driveshaft) and tripod joints (which are used on the inner end).

OBS

CV joint; constant-speed universal joint; constant-velocity universal joint : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Joint de transmission qui assure l'égalité des vitesses de rotation des arbres menant et mené, alors que l'angle qu'ils forment est variable.

OBS

On désigne les joints homocinétiques par l'expression «joint fixe» ou encore «joint centré» par opposition au joint «coulissant» et au joint «déformable».

OBS

joint homocinétique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

All the components which together transmit power from the transmission to the drive axle(s).

OBS

These consist of at least one driveshaft(propeller shaft) with a universal joint at each end.

Key term(s)
  • drive line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Key term(s)
  • ligne d'arbre de transmission

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
CONT

A National Labour [Candidate] gained the seat from [a Labour Candidate] in a straight fight(the joint smallest numerical majority in a UK Parliamentary election, since universal adult suffrage).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

Se dit lorsqu'il n'y a que deux candidats en lice.

Spanish

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Record 6 2013-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
OBS

A type of universal joint.

OBS

tulip assembly: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

Type de joint homocinétique.

OBS

tulipe : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

Joint space narrowing is due to cartilage destruction and is a universal phenomenon. Rheumatoid arthritis typically results in uniform joint space narrowing, while that in osteoarthritis is most marked in the weight-bearing areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Amincissement de l'interligne articulaire correspondant à la détérioration des cartilages articulaires.

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The tail rotor assembly is made up of a mast, hub, two scissors assemblies, four pitch control rods, slider, spider, four dampers, four blades and control (extension) rod. ... The variation of the collective pitch of the blades for the thrust control is possible due to a translational movement (inwards and outwards) of the four pitch control rods. The spider-slider assembly rotates together with the hub-blades system and translates together with the extension rod, which is moved by a servoactuator system. The two scissors assemblies keep the spider-slider assembly rotating together with the hub. The dampers have the function of damping the lag movement.

PHR

Universal joint spider.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

L'application de la présente invention à une commande du pas des pales par plateau cyclique est donnée à titre descriptif mais n'est pas limitative. Par exemple, elle peut également être utilisée si la commande du pas des pales se fait au moyen d'un dispositif connu, en général, sous le nom d'«araignée».

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

A coupling connecting two shafts which allows for their relative angular movement in respect to the centre line while still transmitting power.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Un joint universel est un accouplement permanent mobile permettant des déplacements angulaire à un arbre.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 10 2008-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

In this pump, the pistons are at an angle to the drive shaft and thrust plate. The piston block shaft is connected to the drive shaft by a universal joint... The drive shaft, thrust plate, piston block shaft, and piston block all revolve. The connecting rods are attached to the thrust plate and revolve with it, unlike the swash plate pump where the piston rods slide past a stationary swash plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

Pompe à pistons.

OBS

plaque de poussée : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Key term(s)
  • universal joint fork

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 12 2008-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

Tête de rotor.

Spanish

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Record 13 2007-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A polar robot whose mechanical structure of the arm includes a universal joint pivoting subassembly.

CONT

The Pendubot, short for PENDUlum RoBOT, is an electro-mechanical (or mechatronic) system consisting of two rigid links interconnected by revolute joints. The first joint is actuated by a DC-[direct current]motor and the second joint is unactuated. Thus the second link may be thought of as a simple pendulum whose motion can be controlled by actuation of the first link. The Pendubot is similar in spirit to the classical inverted pendulum on a cart or the more recent rotational inverted pendulum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Robot polaire dont la structure mécanique du bras comprend un sous-ensemble pivotant de type transmission par cadran.

Spanish

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Record 14 2007-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Combined Forces (Military)
CONT

The universal joint task list... serves as a common language and common reference system for joint force commanders, combat support agencies, operational planners, combat developers, and trainers to communicate mission requirements. It is the basic language for development of a joint mission essential task list(JMETL) or agency mission essential task list(AMETL) that identifies required capabilities for mission success.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Interarmées

Spanish

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Record 15 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
DEF

A simple universal joint; consists of two yokes attached to their respective shafts and connected by means of a spider.

CONT

A universal joint is a positive, mechanical connection between rotating shafts, which are usually not parallel, but intersecting. They are used to transmit motion, power, or both. The simplest and most common type is called the Cardan joint or Hooke joint... It consists of two yokes, one on each shaft, connected by a cross-shaped intermediate member called the spider. The angle between the two shafts is called the operating angle. It is generally, but not necessarily, constant during operation. Good design practice calls for low operating angles, often less than 25°, depending on the application. Independent of this guideline, mechanical interference in the construction of Cardan joints limits the operating angle to a maximum(often about 37½°, depending on its proportions.

CONT

In the theory of mechanics the cardan joint or Hooke’s joint is defined as a spatial or spherical drive unit with a non-uniform gear ratio or transmission.

OBS

The simplest kind of universal joint [is] called a "Hooke joint, "...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Gyroscope à suspension élastique compensée (gyroscope SEC). La toupie d'un tel gyroscope est reliée au boîtier de l'appareil par un joint de Hooke, composé d'un anneau intermédiaire et de deux barres de torsion encastrées à chacune de leurs extrémités; il s'agit donc d'une liaison 2 axes à faible débattement angulaire (de l'ordre du degré).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acoplamientos (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Instrumentos de navegación
DEF

Articulación que permite transmitir la rotación de un árbol a otro árbol cuya posición respecto al primero es variable.

CONT

La junta de Cardán constituye un acoplamiento de uso corriente en los automóviles. Dos árboles, cuyos ejes convergen en un punto, se hallan terminados por una horquilla. Las dos horquillas se articulan en una misma cruceta gracias a la cual el movimiento de un árbol se transmite al otro [...]

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Record 16 2006-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
CONT

An offshore platform, sometimes called an oscillating platform, which combines the advantages of fixed and floating structures ...

OBS

One design... consists of a cylindrical deck on top of a long cylindrical tube 7 metres in diameter, supported on a universal joint, the lower half of which is fixed to a rectangular concrete and steel base on the sea floor. Vertical inclination is assured by six buoyancy tanks clustered around the tube just below the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Support de plate-forme pétrolière en mer, constitué d'une colonne, ou pied, reliée par une articulation à une embase posée sur le fond.

CONT

Pour les profondeurs d'eau supérieures, les plates-formes articulées sont une solution d'avenir, déjà utilisables au demeurant aux profondeurs courantes actuelles, de 100 à 150 mètres. [...] Ces plates-formes se composent d'un fût cylindrique émergeant à la surface de la mer, supportant les installations de production, et articulé au niveau du fond par un cardan solidaire d'une embase poids.

OBS

Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes.

OBS

plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
  • Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
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Record 17 2002-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farm Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel agricole

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maquinaria agrícola
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Record 18 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

Fitting which slides inside the mast and attaches to the universal joint.

CONT

The three main components of the mast foot are bolted together. They are: the foot itself, which plugs and locks into the well; the rubber powerjoint; and the top fitting.

OBS

Sailing terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

Le pied de mât. Comprend l'extrémité inférieure du mât, une articulation et un sabot.

OBS

pied de mât : terme de voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 19 2000-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main

Spanish

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Record 20 2000-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main

Spanish

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Record 21 2000-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main

Spanish

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Record 22 1998-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main

Spanish

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Record 23 1998-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Type de joint homocinétique constitué d'une sorte de croisillon à trois tourillons appelé tripode et d'une pièce réceptrice appelée tulipe.

Spanish

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Record 24 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Intended for institutions of higher education, joint UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] and UNCHR [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees] project, commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1993.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de documentos y obras
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 25 1997-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
DEF

Joint between two arbors which retains its efficiency even if the two arbors are not in line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
DEF

Joint entre deux axes qui conserve son efficacité même si les deux axes ne sont pas en ligne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
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Record 26 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses

Spanish

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Record 27 1990-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farm Tractors
OBS

on a tractor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tracteurs agricoles
OBS

sur un tracteur

Spanish

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Record 28 1990-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 29 1988-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Désaccoupler la rotule de direction à l'aide d'un arrache-rotule universel.

Spanish

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Record 30 1984-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie

Spanish

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Record 31 1982-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
OBS

FIST, 45-07-614.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

OLVA 77, 11-35.

Spanish

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Record 32 1982-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
OBS

Citadel-pop-up bath waste and overflow fitting with lever operated mechanism-stainless steel waste spud-universal type outlet connection suitable for 1 1/2" I. P. S., 1 1/2" O. D. tubing or 1 1/2" solder joint outlet connection on waste tee.-C. S. A. Certified.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
OBS

Citadel - Vidage et trop-plein à bonde articulée pour baignoire à mécanisme de fonctionnement à levier - ligature du vidage en acier inoxydable - connexion de sortie de type universel pour filets à tuyau de 1 1/2" - tube de 1 1/2" dia. ext. ou connexion de sortie de 1 1/2" à joint à brasure sur le té de vidage - Attestation C.S.A.

Spanish

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Record 33 1982-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
OBS

Citadel-pop-up bath waste and overflow fitting with lever operated mechanism-stainless steel waste spud-universal type outlet connection suitable for 1 1/2" I. P. S., 1 1/2" O. D. tubing or 1 1/2" solder joint outlet connection on waste tee.-C. S. A. Certified.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
OBS

Citadel - Vidage et trop-plein à bonde articulée pour baignoire à mécanisme de fonctionnement à levier - ligature du vidage en acier inoxydable - connexion de sortie de type universel pour filets à tuyau de 1 1/2" - tube de 1 1/2" dia. ext. ou connexion de sortie de 1 1/2" à joint à brasure sur le té de vidage - Attestation C.S.A.

Spanish

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Record 34 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 35 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
  • Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
  • Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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Record 36 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques

Spanish

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Record 37 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 38 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques

Spanish

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