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BUTT HINGE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- butt hinge
1, record 1, English, butt%20hinge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- butt-hinge 2, record 1, English, butt%2Dhinge
correct
- hinge 3, record 1, English, hinge
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hinge formed by 2 leaves, which are secured to the door and door-frame in such a manner that when the door is shut the 2 leaves are folded into contact. 4, record 1, English, - butt%20hinge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Serrurerie
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charnière
1, record 1, French, charni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charnière simple 2, record 1, French, charni%C3%A8re%20simple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ferrure articulée qui assure à la fois l'assemblage d'un ouvrant avec son châssis dormant, et le pivotement de cet ouvrant, croisée, trappe, abattant, tabatière, etc. Une charnière est en général composée de deux éléments, ou platines, qui comportent des charnons, ou nœuds, traversés par une fiche, ou broche. Il existe de nombreux types de charnières [...] 3, record 1, French, - charni%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- butt hinge
1, record 2, English, butt%20hinge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butt hinge: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - butt%20hinge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charnière simple
1, record 2, French, charni%C3%A8re%20simple
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charnière simple : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - charni%C3%A8re%20simple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- push-pin butt hinge 1, record 3, English, push%2Dpin%20butt%20hinge
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- split-pin hinge 1, record 3, English, split%2Dpin%20hinge
- slip-pin hinge 1, record 3, English, slip%2Dpin%20hinge
- free-pin hinge 1, record 3, English, free%2Dpin%20hinge
- push-pin hinge 2, record 3, English, push%2Dpin%20hinge
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hinge with removable centre pin. 1, record 3, English, - push%2Dpin%20butt%20hinge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The frame is attached to the base by means of a set of male and female hinge ..., a simple type of hinge commonly known as a push-pin hinge. 2, record 3, English, - push%2Dpin%20butt%20hinge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- penture
1, record 3, French, penture
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande métallique transversale, qui soutient sur ses gonds une porte, un volet, au moyen d'un nœud, ou œil. 2, record 3, French, - penture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pentures ont pour fonction de retenir fermement l'écran à la table d'impression. 3, record 3, French, - penture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
- Scenic Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pin-hinge
1, record 4, English, pin%2Dhinge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- butt hinge 2, record 4, English, butt%20hinge
- loose-pin hinge 2, record 4, English, loose%2Dpin%20hinge
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ordinary household hinge (fitted, however, with a pin or wire which can be easily pulled out) used to fasten scenic pieces together. 2, record 4, English, - pin%2Dhinge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
- Scénographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couplet
1, record 4, French, couplet
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Article de quincaillerie composé de deux pièces métalliques assemblées sur un axe commun, amovible ou non. C'est en fait une sorte de charnière très simple avec une goupille permettant de séparer ou d'assembler rapidement deux châssis. 2, record 4, French, - couplet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- loose-pin butt hinge 1, record 5, English, loose%2Dpin%20butt%20hinge
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- charnière à broche mobile
1, record 5, French, charni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20broche%20mobile
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- charnière débrochable 1, record 5, French, charni%C3%A8re%20d%C3%A9brochable
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charnière à broche mobile : Terme uniformisé par CN-Air Canada. 1, record 5, French, - charni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20broche%20mobile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heavy duty butt hinge 1, record 6, English, heavy%20duty%20butt%20hinge
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Serrurerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- charnière robuste
1, record 6, French, charni%C3%A8re%20robuste
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rising butt hinge 1, record 7, English, rising%20butt%20hinge
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- charnière à goupille protubérante 1, record 7, French, charni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20goupille%20protub%C3%A9rante
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
r.Aupy 25.10.65 1, record 7, French, - charni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20goupille%20protub%C3%A9rante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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