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Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Machinery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- governor weight
1, record 1, English, governor%20weight
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flywheel is painted red, and revolves with the engine crankshaft. The governor weight is inside the flywheel, and is painted yellow. As the speed increases, the weight rotates outward. Movement of the weight is resisted by the spring attached to the weight and the flywheel. Movement of the weight shifts the position of the eccentric, seen behind the flywheel, painted red. Shifting the position of the eccentric changes the amount of steam the valve gear admits to the engine. 1, record 1, English, - governor%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 1, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite masse agissant par inertie, par gravité ou par force centrifuge, généralement ajoutée à un organe en mouvement pour en assurer l'équilibrage. 1, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «masselotte» représente une notion plus large tandis qu'en anglais, on précise l'organe où l'on ajoute la masse ou le type de poids dont il s'agit. 2, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Maquinaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mazarota
1, record 1, Spanish, mazarota
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa pequeña que, en ciertos órganos mecánicos, ejerce alguna acción por inercia, gravedad o fuerza centrífuga. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mazarota
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