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BALAI MECANIQUE [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carpet sweeper
1, record 1, English, carpet%20sweeper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carpet sweeper: an item in the "Maintenance Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - carpet%20sweeper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balai mécanique
1, record 1, French, balai%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balai mécanique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de maintenance» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - balai%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brush pressure device
1, record 2, English, brush%20pressure%20device
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical device that applies a thrust on the brush to maintain it in contact with the commutator or slip-ring and that is usually a part of the brush-holder. 1, record 2, English, - brush%20pressure%20device
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brush pressure device: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 2, English, - brush%20pressure%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de pression de balai
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20pression%20de%20balai
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mécanique qui exerce une poussée sur le balai de façon à le maintenir en contact avec le collecteur ou la bague et qui [fait habituellement] partie du porte-balais. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20pression%20de%20balai
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de pression de balai : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20pression%20de%20balai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de fabricación de componentes eléctricos
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de presión de escobilla
1, record 2, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20de%20escobilla
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo mecánico que aplica un empuje sobre la escobilla para mantenerla en contacto con el colector o el anillo, y que habitualmente es una parte del portaescobillas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20de%20escobilla
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Fun Sweeper™
1, record 3, English, Fun%20Sweeper%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Miniature plastic carpet sweeper. Has two sets of brushes activated when handle is pushed. 1, record 3, English, - Fun%20Sweeper%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fun Sweeper™: A trademark of Unimax (Hong Kong). 1, record 3, English, - Fun%20Sweeper%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Fun Sweeper
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fun Sweeper
1, record 3, French, Fun%20Sweeper
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Description : Balai mécanique miniature en plastique avec 2 bras munis de brosses qui s’activent lorsqu’on pousse sur le manche. 1, record 3, French, - Fun%20Sweeper
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fun SweeperMC :Marque de commerce de la société Unimax, Hong Kong. 2, record 3, French, - Fun%20Sweeper
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carpet sweeper
1, record 4, English, carpet%20sweeper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sweeper 2, record 4, English, sweeper
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long-handled implement with a revolving brush pushed along on and rotated by wheels on a containing box. 1, record 4, English, - carpet%20sweeper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sweeper (USA) : short for carpet sweeper. 2, record 4, English, - carpet%20sweeper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balai mécanique
1, record 4, French, balai%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- balai-rouleaux 2, record 4, French, balai%2Drouleaux
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- balayeuse 2, record 4, French, balayeuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balai constitué de brosses cylindriques rotatives qui projettent la poussière dans une boîte sous le capot. 1, record 4, French, - balai%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme balayeuse désigne parfois un aspirateur, mais il est à proscrire dans ce cas puisque le dépoussiérage se fait plus par aspiration que par balayage. Le balai-mécanique est encore couramment appelé balai-rouleaux ou balayeuse au Québec. 2, record 4, French, - balai%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- barredera
1, record 4, Spanish, barredera
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina que sirve para barrer mecánicamente a semejanza de la escoba. 1, record 4, Spanish, - barredera
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Se] distingue de la aspiradora de polvo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - barredera
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vacuum cleaner
1, record 5, English, vacuum%20cleaner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vacuum sweeper 2, record 5, English, vacuum%20sweeper
correct
- cleaner 1, record 5, English, cleaner
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical appliance for cleaning (as floors, carpets, tapestry, or upholstered work) by suction. 1, record 5, English, - vacuum%20cleaner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aspirateur
1, record 5, French, aspirateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balayeuse 2, record 5, French, balayeuse
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant au dépoussiérage des appartements, des voitures, etc. 3, record 5, French, - aspirateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le balai mécanique, qui a précédé l’aspirateur, s’appelle encore couramment au Québec balai-rouleaux ou balayeuse. Ce dernier terme désigne parfois également l’aspirateur. Il est à proscrire dans ce dernier cas, comme non adéquat, puisque le dépoussiérage se fait alors plus par aspiration que par balayage. 2, record 5, French, - aspirateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aspiradora
1, record 5, Spanish, aspiradora
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- aspiradora de polvo 1, record 5, Spanish, aspiradora%20de%20polvo
correct, feminine noun
- barredora-aspiradora 2, record 5, Spanish, barredora%2Daspiradora
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las aspiradoras de polvo domésticas constan esencialmente de una turbina que aspira el aire exterior por una boquilla barredera [...] y lo inyecta en una cámara provista de un filtro que detiene las particulas sólidas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aspiradora
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mechanical street sweeper
1, record 6, English, mechanical%20street%20sweeper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mechanical broom sweeper 1, record 6, English, mechanical%20broom%20sweeper
correct
- mechanical broom street sweeper 1, record 6, English, mechanical%20broom%20street%20sweeper
correct
- mechanical sweeper 1, record 6, English, mechanical%20sweeper
correct
- mechanical road cleaner 2, record 6, English, mechanical%20road%20cleaner
correct
- power road sweeper 3, record 6, English, power%20road%20sweeper
correct
- mechanical broom 4, record 6, English, mechanical%20broom
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical street sweepers are the "heavy duty" machines of the industry; having the capability to move the most material in the least amount of time. This general class of street sweeper utilize a system of brooms and either a "squeegee" or belt conveyor to move debris from the ground into a hopper contained within the street sweeper. A mechanical broom sweeper can pick up large chunks of debris. A mechanical broom sweeper can "dig into" and remove hard packed dirt and mud. Mechanical sweepers are very efficient when picking up wet leaves, large aggregate particles, small limbs, smashed cans, etc. Dust control for this type of machine can be a problem because of the churning action of the brooms. The onboard street sweeper water spraying system (dust control) will generally mitigate dust when working in low debris areas. 1, record 6, English, - mechanical%20street%20sweeper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Road cleaning machine ... A demonstration of the mechanical road cleaner was held today to clean the V-4 roads near the Kiran Cinema in sector 22. 2, record 6, English, - mechanical%20street%20sweeper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
- Équipements urbains
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balayeuse mécanique
1, record 6, French, balayeuse%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- balayeuse mécanique de route 2, record 6, French, balayeuse%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20route
correct, feminine noun
- balai mécanique de rue 3, record 6, French, balai%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20rue
correct, masculine noun
- balai mécanique 4, record 6, French, balai%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
balayeuse : En général, véhicule [...] utilisé pour le nettoiement de la voie publique. [...] Il existe trois types d’engin : les balayeuses mécaniques tractées, semi-portées ou automotrices; elles comportent un balai cylindrique tournant autour d’un axe horizontal. [...] les balayeuses ramasseuses [...] les balayeuses aspiratrices automotrices ou montées sur camion porteur. 1, record 6, French, - balayeuse%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balayeuse : Engin tracté ou automoteur de nettoyage des chaussées. 5, record 6, French, - balayeuse%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- balai mécanique de rues
- balayeuse mécanique de routes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-04-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- electric elevator trim 1, record 7, English, electric%20elevator%20trim
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For elevator control, these cables are attached to dual push-pull tubes providing the reassurance of fail safe control. An optional electric elevator trim is also available. 1, record 7, English, - electric%20elevator%20trim
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compensateur électrique de profondeur
1, record 7, French, compensateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20de%20profondeur
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- trim électrique de profondeur 1, record 7, French, trim%20%C3%A9lectrique%20de%20profondeur
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Entre le palonnier et le manche à balai d’une part, et les gouvernes d’autre part, on trouve un système complexe de câbles et de bielles (timonerie), l’ensemble constituant les commandes de vol. Pour réduire les efforts à exercer, on utilise des dispositifs d’assistance hydrauliques ou électriques (servocommandes); le remplacement de la timonerie mécanique par des câbles électriques et des calculateurs électroniques conduit aux "commandes de vol électriques", qui permettent d’améliorer considérablement le pilotage. 2, record 7, French, - compensateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20de%20profondeur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mechanical broom 1, record 8, English, mechanical%20broom
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Immediately before spraying the binder, the existing surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical brooms, supplemented by hand brooming if necessary. 1, record 8, English, - mechanical%20broom
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- balai mécanique
1, record 8, French, balai%20m%C3%A9canique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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