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PUENTE TRASERO [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rear axle assembly
1, record 1, English, rear%20axle%20assembly
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rear axle 2, record 1, English, rear%20axle
correct, officially approved
- rear axle housing assembly 3, record 1, English, rear%20axle%20housing%20assembly
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rear axle assembly is made up of the axle housing, the axle shafts and bearings, and the differential. The assembly supports the rear of the car, transmits the propelling force to the rear wheels. 4, record 1, English, - rear%20axle%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rear axle assembly; rear axle: designations officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - rear%20axle%20assembly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pont arrière
1, record 1, French, pont%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pont arrière : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - pont%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- puente trasero
1, record 1, Spanish, puente%20trasero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los vehículos con motor delantero y propulsión trasera, el movimiento se transmite desde la caja de velocidades al par cónico de reducción(emplazado en el puente trasero) por mediación de un eje hueco llamado árbol de transmisión, que está emplazado en sentido longitudinal al vehículo. Este sistema de transmisión esta constituido por una caja de velocidades, árbol de transmisión y puente trasero. 1, record 1, Spanish, - puente%20trasero
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- oversteer
1, record 2, English, oversteer
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency of an automobile to steer into a sharper turn than the driver intends sometimes with a thrusting of the rear to the outside. 2, record 2, English, - oversteer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oversteer: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 2, English, - oversteer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite automobile
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- survirage
1, record 2, French, survirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction d'une automobile qui dérape par l'arrière, l'axe médian du véhicule s'orientant vers l'intérieur du virage. 2, record 2, French, - survirage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survirage : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 2, French, - survirage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción de vehículos automotores
- Sistemas de dirección (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobreviraje
1, record 2, Spanish, sobreviraje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Tendencia a] cambiar un automóvil de dirección en la entrada de los virajes por deslizarse lateralmente su puente trasero hacia el exterior de la curva. 2, record 2, Spanish, - sobreviraje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El sobreviraje de ciertos coches suele deberse a una distribución defectuosa de las masas sobre los dos puentes y, también, a reacciones intempestivas de la suspensión. 2, record 2, Spanish, - sobreviraje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El subviraje es el aumento del radio de giro del tren delantero, mientras que el sobreviraje es el aumento del radio de giro del tren posterior. 3, record 2, Spanish, - sobreviraje
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inter-axle differential
1, record 3, English, inter%2Daxle%20differential
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- power divider 2, record 3, English, power%20divider
less frequent
- centre differential 3, record 3, English, centre%20differential
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gear system which divides power equally between axles and compensates for unequal tire diameters. 2, record 3, English, - inter%2Daxle%20differential
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The inter-axle differential allows the necessary differential action between tandem axles in order to compensate for cornering, uneven road surfaces and slightly different tire sizes. It is sometimes referred to as a power divider. 2, record 3, English, - inter%2Daxle%20differential
Record 3, Key term(s)
- center differential
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- différentiel interponts
1, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9rentiel%20interponts
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- différentiel longitudinal 1, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9rentiel%20longitudinal
correct, masculine noun
- relais interponts 1, record 3, French, relais%20interponts
correct, masculine noun
- différentiel inter-ponts 2, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9rentiel%20inter%2Dponts
masculine noun
- inter-ponts 2, record 3, French, inter%2Dponts
masculine noun
- différentiel central 2, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9rentiel%20central
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différentiel muni d'une commande de blocage à distance et intégré à la mécanique centrale du pont milieu. 1, record 3, French, - diff%C3%A9rentiel%20interponts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le différentiel interponts permet au pont milieu et au pont arrière de tourner à des vitesses différentes lorsqu'il n'est pas bloqué. 1, record 3, French, - diff%C3%A9rentiel%20interponts
Record 3, Key term(s)
- relais inter-ponts
- interponts
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferencial de tándem
1, record 3, Spanish, diferencial%20de%20t%C3%A1ndem
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencial provisto de un control remoto de traba integrado al mecanismo central del eje intermedio. 1, record 3, Spanish, - diferencial%20de%20t%C3%A1ndem
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El diferencial entre ejes permite que el puente intermedio y el puente trasero giren a velocidades diferentes, cuando no está enclavado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - diferencial%20de%20t%C3%A1ndem
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- intermediate crossmember
1, record 4, English, intermediate%20crossmember
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- central crossmember 1, record 4, English, central%20crossmember
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crossmember mounted on the chassis frame between the rear of the cab and the rear drive unit. 1, record 4, English, - intermediate%20crossmember
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- traverse milieu
1, record 4, French, traverse%20milieu
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- traverse intermédiaire 1, record 4, French, traverse%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traverse fixée dans la partie du cadre de châssis située entre le dos de la cabine et le pont arrière. 1, record 4, French, - traverse%20milieu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- travesaño intermedio
1, record 4, Spanish, travesa%C3%B1o%20intermedio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- puente intermedio 1, record 4, Spanish, puente%20intermedio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travesaño que se fija al bastidor entre la parte de atrás de la cabina y el puente trasero. 1, record 4, Spanish, - travesa%C3%B1o%20intermedio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- glider chassis
1, record 5, English, glider%20chassis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- glider kit 1, record 5, English, glider%20kit
correct
- glider 2, record 5, English, glider
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chassis cab without main components, used to repair an identical heavily damaged vehicle. 1, record 5, English, - glider%20chassis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main components are the engine, transmission and rear drive. 1, record 5, English, - glider%20chassis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- châssis-cabine de remplacement
1, record 5, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- châssis-cabine squelette 1, record 5, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20squelette
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Châssis-cabine sans organes essentiels servant à réparer un véhicule identique lourdement accidenté. 1, record 5, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. On entend par organes essentiels: le moteur, la boîte de vitesses et le pont arrière. 2. Cet ensemble correspond à une réalité nord-américaine. 1, record 5, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- chasis de reemplazo
1, record 5, Spanish, chasis%20de%20reemplazo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chasis cabina sin mecanismos de base que se usa para reparar un vehículo idéntico gravemente accidentado. 1, record 5, Spanish, - chasis%20de%20reemplazo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los mecanismos de base comprenden el motor, la transmisión y el puente trasero. 1, record 5, Spanish, - chasis%20de%20reemplazo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dropped chassis frame
1, record 6, English, dropped%20chassis%20frame
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehicle chassis frame having arched side rails over the rear axle. 1, record 6, English, - dropped%20chassis%20frame
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This frame reduces the height of the cargo plane of a motorized or non-motorized vehicle. 1, record 6, English, - dropped%20chassis%20frame
Record 6, Key term(s)
- dropped frame
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cadre de châssis surbaissé
1, record 6, French, cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20surbaiss%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- châssis surbaissé 1, record 6, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20surbaiss%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre de châssis de véhicule dont les longerons sont incurvés en forme de voûte à l'emplacement du train arrière. 1, record 6, French, - cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20surbaiss%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise ce cadre de châssis pour réduire la hauteur au sol du plan de chargement d'un véhicule motorisé ou non motorisé. 1, record 6, French, - cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20surbaiss%C3%A9
Record 6, Key term(s)
- cadre surbaissé
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bastidor de chasis bajado
1, record 6, Spanish, bastidor%20de%20chasis%20bajado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- bastidor bajado 1, record 6, Spanish, bastidor%20bajado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bastidor de vehículo cuyos largueros están curvados formando un arco a la altura del puente trasero. 1, record 6, Spanish, - bastidor%20de%20chasis%20bajado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este tipo de bastidor se utiliza para reducir la distancia al suelo del plano de carga de un vehículo con o sin motor. 1, record 6, Spanish, - bastidor%20de%20chasis%20bajado
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chassis frame
1, record 7, English, chassis%20frame
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In commercial vehicles, the structure on which the cab, body and mechanical components are mounted. 1, record 7, English, - chassis%20frame
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main mechanical components are the engine, transmission and rear drive unit. 1, record 7, English, - chassis%20frame
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cadre de châssis
1, record 7, French, cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- châssis 1, record 7, French, ch%C3%A2ssis
avoid, masculine noun
- bâti 1, record 7, French, b%C3%A2ti
avoid
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure métallique soutenant les organes mécaniques, la cabine et la carrosserie d'un véhicule industriel. 1, record 7, French, - cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les organes mécaniques principaux sont le moteur, la boîte de vitesses et le pont arrière. 1, record 7, French, - cadre%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- bastidor de chasis
1, record 7, Spanish, bastidor%20de%20chasis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón metálico que soporta el equipo mecánico, la cabina y la carrocería de un vehículo industrial. 1, record 7, Spanish, - bastidor%20de%20chasis
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El equipo principal comprende el motor, la caja de velocidades y el puente trasero. 1, record 7, Spanish, - bastidor%20de%20chasis
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-12-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bolted-on-spider brake
1, record 8, English, bolted%2Don%2Dspider%20brake
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- spider brake 1, record 8, English, spider%20brake
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drum brake whose shoe and lining assembly is mounted on a support directly bolted to the axle beam. 1, record 8, English, - bolted%2Don%2Dspider%20brake
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this type of installation, the wheel-brake parts are protected from dust by a metal protection plate shaped like a backing plate; this assembly is used in drum-type air brakes mounted on the rear drive units of heavy vehicles. 1, record 8, English, - bolted%2Don%2Dspider%20brake
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frein à segments sur porte-segments
1, record 8, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20segments%20sur%20porte%2Dsegments
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein à tambour dont les segments garnis sont montés sur un support boulonné directement à la poutre de pont. 1, record 8, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20segments%20sur%20porte%2Dsegments
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce type de montage, les pièces de frein de roue sont protégées contre la poussière par une tôle de protection qui a la forme d'un plateau de frein. Ce montage s'applique spécifiquement aux freins à tambour à commande pneumatique, montés sur le pont arrière d'un véhicule lourd. 1, record 8, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20segments%20sur%20porte%2Dsegments
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de araña
1, record 8, Spanish, freno%20de%20ara%C3%B1a
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno de estrella 1, record 8, Spanish, freno%20de%20estrella
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freno de tambor cuyas zapatas se instalan en un soporte afianzado con pernos directamente al eje del puente trasero. 1, record 8, Spanish, - freno%20de%20ara%C3%B1a
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En este tipo de montaje, las piezas de los frenos de tambor están protegidas contra el polvo con una cubierta circular. Sólo se aplica a los frenos neumáticos de tambor instalados en el puente trasero de un vehículo de transporte pesado. 1, record 8, Spanish, - freno%20de%20ara%C3%B1a
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Trailers and Hauling
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sliding fifth wheel
1, record 9, English, sliding%20fifth%20wheel
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fifth wheel whose advance in relation to the rear drive unit can be controlled by sliding it longitudinally. 1, record 9, English, - sliding%20fifth%20wheel
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sliding fifth wheel resolves hitch length problems and load distribution problems between the tractor axles and the semi- trailer running gear. 1, record 9, English, - sliding%20fifth%20wheel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Remorques et remorquage
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sellette d'attelage multiposition
1, record 9, French, sellette%20d%27attelage%20multiposition
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sellette d'attelage réglable 1, record 9, French, sellette%20d%27attelage%20r%C3%A9glable
correct, feminine noun
- sellette d'attelage coulissante 1, record 9, French, sellette%20d%27attelage%20coulissante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sellette d'attelage dont l'avancée par rapport à l'axe du pont arrière peut être réglée à volonté par glissement longitudinal. 1, record 9, French, - sellette%20d%27attelage%20multiposition
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La sellette d'attelage multiposition sert à régler les problèmes de longueur d'attelage et de répartition de la charge entre les essieux du tracteur et les essieux du train roulant de la semi-remorque. 1, record 9, French, - sellette%20d%27attelage%20multiposition
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- quinta rueda deslizable
1, record 9, Spanish, quinta%20rueda%20deslizable
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quinta rueda inferior cuya posición de avance con respecto al eje del puente trasero puede ajustarse a voluntad deslizándola longitudinalmente. 1, record 9, Spanish, - quinta%20rueda%20deslizable
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sirve para resolver problemas de longitud de acoplamiento y de distribución de la carga entre los ejes del tractor y los ejes del tren rodante del semirremolque. 1, record 9, Spanish, - quinta%20rueda%20deslizable
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