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FREIN DISQUES [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- friction collar 1, record 1, English, friction%20collar
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The adjuster consists of a friction pin coupled to the pressure plate on one end and a friction collar on the other end. 1, record 1, English, - friction%20collar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- garniture de friction
1, record 1, French, garniture%20de%20friction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plaquette de frein est un élément mécanique qui permet [...] de bien ralentir. Elle est constituée d’un socle de support en acier et d’une garniture de friction, et elle équipe tous les véhicules dotés de freins à disques ou à tambours. 2, record 1, French, - garniture%20de%20friction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- guarnición de fricción
1, record 1, Spanish, guarnici%C3%B3n%20de%20fricci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- manual brake adjustment device
1, record 2, English, manual%20brake%20adjustment%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 brake adjustment device that allows an operator to manually adjust the running clearance between linings or pads and drums or discs when wear and tear occur on these components during service. 1, record 2, English, - manual%20brake%20adjustment%20device
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manual brake adjustment device: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - manual%20brake%20adjustment%20device
Record 2, Key term(s)
- manual braking adjustment device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage manuel du frein
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20manuel%20du%20frein
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 de réglage du frein qui permet à un opérateur de régler manuellement le jeu entre les patins ou les plaquettes et les tambours ou les disques en cas d’usure de ces éléments pendant leur utilisation. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20manuel%20du%20frein
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de réglage manuel du frein : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20manuel%20du%20frein
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de ajuste manual del freno
1, record 2, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20ajuste%20manual%20del%20freno
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 para ajuste manual del freno que permite que un operador ajuste manualmente la holgura entre los material de fricción o pastillas y los tambores o discos cuando ocurre desgaste por uso de estos componentes durante el servicio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20ajuste%20manual%20del%20freno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic brake adjustment device
1, record 3, English, automatic%20brake%20adjustment%20device
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake adjustment device that maintains a running clearance between linings or pads and drums or discs within established tolerance bands when wear and tear occur on these components during service. 1, record 3, English, - automatic%20brake%20adjustment%20device
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic brake adjustment device: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - automatic%20brake%20adjustment%20device
Record 3, Key term(s)
- automatic braking adjustment device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage automatique du frein
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20automatique%20du%20frein
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de réglage du frein qui maintient, entre les patins ou les plaquettes et les tambours ou les disques, un jeu fonctionnel situé dans les plages de tolérance établies en cas d’usure de ces éléments pendant leur utilisation. 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20automatique%20du%20frein
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de réglage automatique du frein : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20automatique%20du%20frein
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de ajuste automático del freno
1, record 3, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20ajuste%20autom%C3%A1tico%20del%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo para ajuste del freno que mantiene la holgura entre los material de fricción o pastillas y los tambores o discos dentro de los intervalos de tolerancia establecidas cuando ocurre desgaste por uso de estos componentes durante el servicio. 1, record 3, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20ajuste%20autom%C3%A1tico%20del%20freno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clutch drum
1, record 4, English, clutch%20drum
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clutch drum: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 4, English, - clutch%20drum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tambour d’embrayage
1, record 4, French, tambour%20d%26rsquo%3Bembrayage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'embrayage qui comporte à l'intérieur des rainures pour recevoir des disques et qui peut recevoir un ruban de frein sur sa partie externe. 2, record 4, French, - tambour%20d%26rsquo%3Bembrayage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tambour d’embrayage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 4, French, - tambour%20d%26rsquo%3Bembrayage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disc brake
1, record 5, English, disc%20brake
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- multi-disc brake 2, record 5, English, multi%2Ddisc%20brake
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disc brake: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - disc%20brake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frein à disques
1, record 5, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20disques
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- frein à disque 2, record 5, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20disque
masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein à disques; frein à disque : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20disques
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein à disques : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20disques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria aeronáutica
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de disco
1, record 5, Spanish, freno%20de%20disco
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foundation brake system
1, record 6, English, foundation%20brake%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- foundation system 1, record 6, English, foundation%20system
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-rotational components of a brake, including its mechanism for developing friction forces. 1, record 6, English, - foundation%20brake%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In North America, the term foundation brake refers to the braking components which are mounted on the axles as delivered manufacturers, that is, without drums or discs. 1, record 6, English, - foundation%20brake%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frein de base
1, record 6, French, frein%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des équipements d’une installation de freinage montés sur chacun des essieux d’un véhicule routier comprenant les récepteurs de freinage, les pièces de frottement et leur mécanisme d’attaque directe. 1, record 6, French, - frein%20de%20base
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la réalité nord-américaine, le frein de base désigne les équipements de freinage montés sur les essieux, tels qu'ils sont livrés aux constructeurs de véhicules par les équipementiers, c'est-à-dire sans tambours ni disques de frein. 1, record 6, French, - frein%20de%20base
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de freno
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tipo de freno 1, record 6, Spanish, tipo%20de%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de accesorios del equipo de frenos que van montados en cada uno de los ejes de un vehículo y que incluyen los mecanismos actuantes de los frenos, las piezas de rozamiento y su mecanismo directo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20freno
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En América del Norte, foundation brake designa en realidad el equipo de frenos que se monta en los ejes, tal como se entrega a los fabricantes de vehículos; es decir, sin tambores ni discos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20freno
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-02-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- warp beam brake
1, record 7, English, warp%20beam%20brake
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Let-off motion with brake means acting on brake rings or disks to keep the warp beam from rotating until tension in the warp exceeds the brake force. This force is achieved by pressure on the brake means, e.g. by weight or spring loading. 1, record 7, English, - warp%20beam%20brake
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frein de l’ensouple
1, record 7, French, frein%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bensouple
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérouleur de chaîne avec frein agissant sur baques ou disques de frein pour éviter la rotation de l'ensouple jusqu'à ce que la tension des fils de chaîne dépasse la force de freinage. Cette force est produite par pression sur les freins, par exemple au moyen d’une charge par poids ou ressorts. 1, record 7, French, - frein%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bensouple
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- solenoid braking 1, record 8, English, solenoid%20braking
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- freinage par solénoïdes
1, record 8, French, freinage%20par%20sol%C3%A9no%C3%AFdes
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freinage électromagnétique dans lequel l'électro-aimant agit sur un frein mécanique appliqué sur les roues ou des disques. 1, record 8, French, - freinage%20par%20sol%C3%A9no%C3%AFdes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- braking capacity 1, record 9, English, braking%20capacity
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- puissance de freinage
1, record 9, French, puissance%20de%20freinage
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès qu'on atteint une certaine puissance de freinage, il est indispensable d’installer conjointement au frein à disques des désenrayeurs efficaces. 1, record 9, French, - puissance%20de%20freinage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche de travail préparée par Claire Dion, traductrice au CN. 1, record 9, French, - puissance%20de%20freinage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
puissance de freinage : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 9, French, - puissance%20de%20freinage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-08-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- brake shop
1, record 10, English, brake%20shop
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- atelier de réparation de freins
1, record 10, French, atelier%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20de%20freins
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ateliers de réparation de freins qui exécutent la rectification des tambours et des disques de freins, l'échange des garnitures de frein et, souvent des garnitures d’embrayage. 1, record 10, French, - atelier%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20de%20freins
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-08-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- brake job
1, record 11, English, brake%20job
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réparation de frein
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9paration%20de%20frein
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- révision des freins 2, record 11, French, r%C3%A9vision%20des%20freins
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ateliers de réparation de frein, qui exécutent la rectification des tambours et des disques de frein l'échange des garnitures de frein(...) 1, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9paration%20de%20frein
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- multiple disc brake 1, record 12, English, multiple%20disc%20brake
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- frein à disques multiple 1, record 12, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20disques%20multiple
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-09-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- outboard disc brake 1, record 13, English, outboard%20disc%20brake
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Improvements in tyre adhesion permit speeds of up to 300 km/h and, as a result, more strain is placed on the suspension components and wheel bearing arrangements. The trend to outboard disc brakes at the front has not made the task of the bearing any easier. 1, record 13, English, - outboard%20disc%20brake
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- frein à disques extérieurs aux roues 1, record 13, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20disques%20ext%C3%A9rieurs%20aux%20roues
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’amélioration de l’adhérence des pneumatiques a permis d’atteindre des vitesses de 300 km/h, représentant des contraintes accrues pour la suspension et les montages de roues. La nette tendance à placer les freins à disques extérieurement aux roues, à l’avant, n’a pas facilité la tâche du roulement. 1, record 13, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20disques%20ext%C3%A9rieurs%20aux%20roues
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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