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FREIN RALENTISSEMENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selective braking
1, record 1, English, selective%20braking
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function within a complex electronic control system where actuation of individual brake(s) is made by automatic means and in which vehicle retardation is secondary to vehicle behaviour modification. 1, record 1, English, - selective%20braking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selective braking: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - selective%20braking
Record 1, Key term(s)
- selective breaking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- freinage sélectif
1, record 1, French, freinage%20s%C3%A9lectif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction d’un système complexe de commande électronique dans laquelle l'actionnement individuel d’un(plusieurs) frein(s) est réalisé par des moyens automatiques, dans le but de modifier le comportement du véhicule, son ralentissement n’ étant qu'un effet secondaire. 1, record 1, French, - freinage%20s%C3%A9lectif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freinage sélectif : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 1, French, - freinage%20s%C3%A9lectif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Equipo eléctrico (Vehículos automotores)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenado selectivo
1, record 1, Spanish, frenado%20selectivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Función dentro de un sistema de control electrónico complejo en donde el accionamiento de frenos(s) individuales se hace por medios automáticos, y en la cual el retardo del vehículo es secundario a la modificación del comportamiento del vehículo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - frenado%20selectivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drum brake
1, record 2, English, drum%20brake
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drum-type foundation brake 2, record 2, English, drum%2Dtype%20foundation%20brake
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A foundation brake consisting of a drum attached to a wheel and internal brake shoes equipped with linings which are attached to a backing plate or a spider, and which is connected to an axle. 2, record 2, English, - drum%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the brake pedal is depressed, both shoes, which are mounted on a stationary part of the vehicle, are pushed toward the inside surface of the drum, causing the vehicle to slow down or to stop. 2, record 2, English, - drum%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drum brake: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - drum%20brake
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frein à tambour
1, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frein à mâchoires 2, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A2choires
avoid, masculine noun
- frein à sabots 2, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20sabots
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein de base composé d’un tambour relié à la roue et de segments intérieurs revêtus de garnitures solidaires d’un plateau ou d’un porte-segments, lié à l’un des essieux du véhicule. 2, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'on appuie sur la pédale de frein, deux segments, solidaires d’une partie fixe du véhicule, viennent s’appliquer contre la surface interne du tambour, provoquant ainsi le ralentissement ou l'arrêt du véhicule routier. 2, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein à tambour : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de tambor
1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20de%20tambor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno base tipo tambor 1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20base%20tipo%20tambor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freno base compuesto de un tambor conectado a la rueda y zapatas interiores revestidas con guarniciones que están sólidamente unidas a un plato de apoyo o una cruceta portazapatas, el todo incorporado a los ejes de un vehículo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - freno%20de%20tambor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Al pisar el pedal de freno, dos zapatas, sólidamente conectadas a una parte fija del vehículo, ejercen presión contra la cara interna del tambor y este rozamiento modera o para la rotación de las ruedas, y por consiguiente, el movimiento del vehículo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - freno%20de%20tambor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drag brake 1, record 3, English, drag%20brake
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake which provides retarding force without external control. 1, record 3, English, - drag%20brake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On cab-operated cranes with cab on bridge, a bridge drag brake shall be provided. 1, record 3, English, - drag%20brake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frein de ralentissement
1, record 3, French, frein%20de%20ralentissement
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein appliqué pendant le mouvement du mécanisme servant à ralentir le mouvement sans avoir recours à une intervention extérieure. 1, record 3, French, - frein%20de%20ralentissement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les freins de ralentissement et de blocage peuvent être combinés en un seul appareil. 1, record 3, French, - frein%20de%20ralentissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brake
1, record 4, English, brake
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- apply the brake 1, record 4, English, apply%20the%20brake
correct
- put on the brake 1, record 4, English, put%20on%20the%20brake
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To apply the brakes in order to slow down or stop a road vehicle. 1, record 4, English, - brake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- freiner
1, record 4, French, freiner
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actionner le frein afin de permettre le ralentissement ou l'arrêt complet d’un véhicule routier. 1, record 4, French, - freiner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la langue générale, les expressions «actionner le frein» et «serrer le frein» rendent la même idée. 1, record 4, French, - freiner
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenar
1, record 4, Spanish, frenar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicar los frenos 1, record 4, Spanish, aplicar%20los%20frenos
correct
- poner el freno 1, record 4, Spanish, poner%20el%20freno
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accionar el freno para moderar o detener el desplazamiento de un vehículo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - frenar
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