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BRAS PREHENSION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- orbital replacement unit/tool changeout mechanism
1, record 1, English, orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OTCM 1, record 1, English, OTCM
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- orbital replacement unit (ORU) tool changeout mechanism 2, record 1, English, orbital%20replacement%20unit%20%28ORU%29%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct
- OTCM 3, record 1, English, OTCM
correct
- OTCM 3, record 1, English, OTCM
- URO-tool changeout mechanism 4, record 1, English, URO%2Dtool%20changeout%20mechanism
correct
- OTCM 5, record 1, English, OTCM
correct
- OTCM 5, record 1, English, OTCM
- orbital replaceable unit tool changeout mechanism 3, record 1, English, orbital%20replaceable%20unit%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
- orbital tool changeout mechanism 6, record 1, English, orbital%20tool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextre [Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator] is designed so that only one arm can move at a time in order to avoid self-collision, achieve greater stability and maintain operational similarity with Canadarm2. The greater stability is provided by the immobile arm, which is first commanded to anchor Dextre to an ISS [International Space Station] stabilization point. At the tip of each arm, we find a "hand", known technically as the Orbital Replacement Unit/Tool Changeout Mechanism (OTCM). The OTCM consists of a set of parallel retractable jaws, which serve to grip payloads and tools. Each OTCM is also equipped with a retractable motorized socket wrench to mate and demate mechanisms on-orbit, as well as lights and a black and white camera. Dextre lower body is equipped with a pair of pan/tilt colour cameras that allow astronauts aboard the ISS, and engineers on the ground, to monitor the task, which is out of direct eyesight. 1, record 1, English, - orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orbital replacement unit/tool changeout mechanism; OTCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 7, record 1, English, - orbital%20replacement%20unit%2Ftool%20changeout%20mechanism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- unit/tool changeout mechanism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite
1, record 1, French, changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OTCM 1, record 1, French, OTCM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- changeur d'outil et d'URO 2, record 1, French, changeur%20d%27outil%20et%20d%27URO
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextre [Manipulateur Agile Spécialisé] ne peut toutefois bouger qu'un bras à la fois afin d’éviter les autocollisions, d’assurer une plus grande stabilité et de conserver une similarité opérationnelle avec le Canadarm2. Sa grande stabilité lui vient du bras immobile qui est commandé pour ancrer Dextre à un point de stabilisation sur la Station spatiale internationale dès le début des activités. Au bout de chaque bras se trouve une «main», que l'on désigne techniquement par changeur d’outils et d’unités remplaçables sur orbite(OTCM). L'OTCM comprend un ensemble de mâchoires parallèles rétractables servant à la préhension de charges utiles et d’outils. Outre des lampes et une caméra noir et blanc, il est également équipé d’une clé à douilles motorisée et rétractable pour accoupler et désaccoupler des mécanismes sur orbite. La partie inférieure de Dextre est dotée d’une paire de caméras panoramiques basculantes couleur qui permettent aux astronautes de la Station et aux ingénieurs au sol de surveiller l'exécution d’une tâche qui ne se trouve pas directement dans leur champ de vision. 1, record 1, French, - changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
changeur d’outils et d’unités remplaçables sur orbite; changeur d’outil et d’URO; OTCM : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 1, French, - changeur%20d%27outils%20et%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20rempla%C3%A7ables%20sur%20orbite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- load-lugger detachable-container system
1, record 2, English, load%2Dlugger%20detachable%2Dcontainer%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vertical cargo-handling device equipped with a lifting apparatus consisting of a structure which looks like a door frame horizontal crossmember) and designed for picking up and putting down detachable bodies. 1, record 2, English, - load%2Dlugger%20detachable%2Dcontainer%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- load lugger
- detachable container system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de manutention multifonction
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20manutention%20multifonction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de manutention verticale, comportant un appareil de levage à deux bras articulés jumelés par une traverse formant portique, servant à la préhension et à la dépose de carrosseries amovibles. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20manutention%20multifonction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de carga desmontable
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20carga%20desmontable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispositivo de carga múltiple 1, record 2, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20carga%20m%C3%BAltiple
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo de carga vertical con mecanismo elevador de dos brazos articulados unidos por un travesaño que sirve para recoger y depositar carrocerías removibles. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20carga%20desmontable
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydraulic Hoisting and Lifting
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grapple tongs
1, record 3, English, grapple%20tongs
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- grapple clamp 1, record 3, English, grapple%20clamp
correct
- tree clamp 1, record 3, English, tree%20clamp
correct
- butt clamp 1, record 3, English, butt%20clamp
correct
- stump grapple 1, record 3, English, stump%20grapple
correct
- stump gripper 1, record 3, English, stump%20gripper
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two grapple tongs lock tree to shear with more than 22,000 pounds of force (Canadian Forest Industries, November 1977, p. 45). 1, record 3, English, - grapple%20tongs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Next the tree butt is released from the butt clamps and the felling head is lowered ... (Information Bulletin, 1974). 1, record 3, English, - grapple%20tongs
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Levage hydraulique
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pince de préhension
1, record 3, French, pince%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme composé généralement de deux bras mus à l’aide de vérins hydrauliques qui saisissent l’arbre à traiter et le retiennent durant l’abattage ou le façonnage. 1, record 3, French, - pince%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Généralement, la pince de préhension saisit l'arbre au-dessus des bras de coupe et le soulève une fois abattu; il peut cependant arriver, comme dans le cas de l'abatteuse à bras directeur, que les bras de préhension prennent appui sur la souche même, permettant ainsi de réduire l'effort demandé à la flèche tout en centrant l'arbre dans la flèche d’abattage. 1, record 3, French, - pince%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-06-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- feller-director head
1, record 4, English, feller%2Ddirector%20head
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- director head 1, record 4, English, director%20head
correct
- felling-directing head 1, record 4, English, felling%2Ddirecting%20head
correct
- directional felling head 1, record 4, English, directional%20felling%20head
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second prototype of the Northwood FERIC chainsaw feller-director head is in operation (FERIC, 1980 Work Program, 1980, p. 26). 1, record 4, English, - feller%2Ddirector%20head
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Albright director head is intended primarily for mounting on tracked machines and is too heavy for most other types of carriers (B. McMorland, Non-Shearing Felling Heads, May 1980, p. 21). 1, record 4, English, - feller%2Ddirector%20head
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tête d'abattage à bras directeur
1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27abattage%20%C3%A0%20bras%20directeur
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tête d’abattage utilisée surtout pour la coupe de gros arbres et munie d’un bras denté qui appuie sur l’arbre et le pousse de façon à diriger sa chute et à réduire les risques d’éclatement du tronc. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%AAte%20d%27abattage%20%C3%A0%20bras%20directeur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tête d’abattage à bras directeur peut être montée sur les bras de relevage d’une abatteuse de type chargeuse, ou encore en bout de flèche. Elle se caractérise par le fait qu'elle ne soulève jamais les arbres; elle demeure donc relativement légère même si elle doit surtout abattre de très gros arbres. Son(ses) bras de préhension lui permet(tent) de prendre appui sur la souche. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%AAte%20d%27abattage%20%C3%A0%20bras%20directeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-06-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grapple arm
1, record 5, English, grapple%20arm
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- holding arm 1, record 5, English, holding%20arm
correct
- grabbing arm 1, record 5, English, grabbing%20arm
correct
- grab arm 1, record 5, English, grab%20arm
correct
- clamping arm 1, record 5, English, clamping%20arm
correct
- clamp arm 1, record 5, English, clamp%20arm
correct
- gripper arm 1, record 5, English, gripper%20arm
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The felling device is equipped with two fixed and two movable grapple arms (Teknik, No. 1E, 1975, p. 2). 1, record 5, English, - grapple%20arm
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Holding arms are controlled by two independent cylinders properly allowing for extreme tree taper (Kockums Ltd., Kockums, Logging News). 1, record 5, English, - grapple%20arm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bras de préhension
1, record 5, French, bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bras préhenseur 1, record 5, French, bras%20pr%C3%A9henseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des deux membres de la pince de préhension qui saisissent l’arbre et le retiennent durant l’abattage ou le façonnage. 1, record 5, French, - bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tête d’abattage : elle comporte une cisaille et deux bras de préhension(Le machinisme forestier en matière d’abattage, Deuxième partie, dans : Courrier de l'exploitant et du scieur, no 6, 3e trimestre 1972, p. 2). 1, record 5, French, - bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suivant la position des bras l'un par rapport à l'autre, on parlera de bras de préhension inférieur ou supérieur. Certaines abatteuses comportent également des bras préhenseurs dont l'un est fixe(fixed ou stationary) et l'autre mobile(movable ou moving). 1, record 5, French, - bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-12-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- clamp lifting area 1, record 6, English, clamp%20lifting%20area
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tong arm lifting area 1, record 6, English, tong%20arm%20lifting%20area
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- emplacement pour bras de préhension
1, record 6, French, emplacement%20pour%20bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emplacement pour bras de préhension : Terme uniformisé par le CN. 2, record 6, French, - emplacement%20pour%20bras%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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