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FREIN SABOTS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal expanding brake
1, record 1, English, internal%20expanding%20brake
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- internal-expanding brake 2, record 1, English, internal%2Dexpanding%20brake
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The brake shoe of an internal expanding brake is forced outward against the drum to produce the braking action. 3, record 1, English, - internal%20expanding%20brake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frein à sabots à expansion interne
1, record 1, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20sabots%20%C3%A0%20expansion%20interne
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- frein à secteurs intérieurs 2, record 1, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20secteurs%20int%C3%A9rieurs
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prony brake
1, record 2, English, prony%20brake
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Prony brake 2, record 2, English, Prony%20brake
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A friction brake or absorption dynamometer in which the pull on the flywheel friction blocks is measured by a spring balance or weighted lever. 1, record 2, English, - prony%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absorption dynamometer: Any of several dynamometers in which the energy measured is absorbed by frictional or electrical resistances. 1, record 2, English, - prony%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Prony brake: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - prony%20brake
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frein de Prony
1, record 2, French, frein%20de%20Prony
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frein à frottement 2, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Divers systèmes de frein sont utilisés pour mesurer la puissance des moteurs. Le frein de Prony [...] est composé de deux sabots en bois enserrant l'axe moteur et solidaires d’un levier portant à son extrémité un plateau pouvant recevoir des poids; [...] 3, record 2, French, - frein%20de%20Prony
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le moteur étant mis en route, on serre les sabots et on équilibre le levier par une tare; le couple des forces de frottement est alors égal au couple du poids rapporté à l’arbre du moteur. 3, record 2, French, - frein%20de%20Prony
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein de Prony : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - frein%20de%20Prony
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drum brake
1, record 3, English, drum%20brake
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drum-type foundation brake 2, record 3, English, drum%2Dtype%20foundation%20brake
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - drum%20brake
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - drum%20brake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drum brake: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - drum%20brake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frein à tambour
1, record 3, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- frein à mâchoires 2, record 3, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A2choires
avoid, masculine noun
- frein à sabots 2, record 3, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20sabots
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein à tambour : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20tambour
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de tambor
1, record 3, Spanish, freno%20de%20tambor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno base tipo tambor 1, record 3, Spanish, freno%20base%20tipo%20tambor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - freno%20de%20tambor
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - freno%20de%20tambor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- power braking
1, record 4, English, power%20braking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- holding brake 2, record 4, English, holding%20brake
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of those strategies commonly employed is called power braking which is applying a light brake application to the train to keep the train sketched under all conditions. (CN-train dynamics) 1, record 4, English, - power%20braking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- freinage de maintien
1, record 4, French, freinage%20de%20maintien
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- freinage de retenue 1, record 4, French, freinage%20de%20retenue
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le freinage électrique est dit de maintien s’il a seulement pour effet de maintenir la vitesse du convoi sensiblement constante dans la descente des longues pentes, sans intervention du frein à sabots. 1, record 4, French, - freinage%20de%20maintien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
freinage de maintien; freinage de retenue : termes uniformisés par le Canadien National. 1, record 4, French, - freinage%20de%20maintien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- snow brake 1, record 5, English, snow%20brake
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- position neige
1, record 5, French, position%20neige
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une commande de freins qui est employée sur voie enneigée, par laquelle les sabots sont maintenus légèrement contre les roues pour nettoyer la table de roulement des roues. Il s’agit de la désignation d’un interrupteur placé à côté du robinet de frein qui permet cette commande. 1, record 5, French, - position%20neige
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le frein pneumatique possède les régimes habituels "voyageurs-marchandises" et "haute pression" ainsi qu’une position de freinage "antipatinage" commandée par un bouton-poussoir. Cette dernière position servira surtout à nettoyer la table de roulement des roues, l’antipatinage proprement dit disposant d’autres moyens (RETN, no. 131, 31). 1, record 5, French, - position%20neige
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette solution n’est valable que pour l’indication en cabine de la position du frein. 1, record 5, French, - position%20neige
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-08-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- release position
1, record 6, English, release%20position
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When air from the compressor is forced into the brake pipe, compressed air is stored inside the main reservoir and the combined reservoirs. At that point, the position of the control valve establishes communication between brake cylinders and atmosphere. This is called charging. Brake cylinder release springs return the pistons to release position. There is no pressure between brake shoes and wheels. Everything is prepared for brake application. 2, record 6, English, - release%20position
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- position de desserrage
1, record 6, French, position%20de%20desserrage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand le compresseur refoule l'air dans la conduite générale, le réservoir principal et les réservoirs combinés se remplissent d’air comprimé. A ce moment, les distributeurs, dans la position de la figure 1, font communiquer la conduite générale avec les réservoirs combinés et les cylindres de frein avec l'atmosphère. Le système est alors armé, les pistons sont retournés à la position de desserrage sous l'action de ressorts de rappel et les sabots ne serrent pas les roues. Tout est prêt pour l'application du frein. 1, record 6, French, - position%20de%20desserrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1983-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- brake-beam 1, record 7, English, brake%2Dbeam
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poutre-frein
1, record 7, French, poutre%2Dfrein
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Longue pièce latérale sur laquelle sont fixés les sabots de frein et dont l'ensemble constitue les mâchoires des freins de voie. 2, record 7, French, - poutre%2Dfrein
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- application 1, record 8, English, application
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When pressure is reduced in the brake pipe by air exhausting to atmosphere (through an open valve), the higher pressure from the auxiliary reservoirs causes the control valve on each car to admit air under pressure to the brake cylinders to apply the brake shoes to the wheels with the help of rods and levers. The same result is automatically obtained in emergency when air is accidentally released by a broken pipe or burst hose. 2, record 8, English, - application
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- serrage 1, record 8, French, serrage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ouverture d’un robinet(n’importe où dans le train) fait s’échapper l'air de la conduite générale. Cette dépression actionne les distributeurs, qui font alors parvenir l'air des réservoirs auxiliaires aux cylindres de frein. Le mouvement des pistons est transmis aux sabots par l'intermédiaire de la timonerie. En cas d’urgence, le même effet se produit automatiquement si la conduite générale se vide(à la suite d’une rupture d’attelage par exemple). 1, record 8, French, - serrage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- double acting automatic slack adjuster 1, record 9, English, double%20acting%20automatic%20slack%20adjuster
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein à air. 1, record 9, English, - double%20acting%20automatic%20slack%20adjuster
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- régleur de timonerie de frein à double action 1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gleur%20de%20timonerie%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20double%20action
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IGSN 68; 83. Les régleurs de timonerie utilisés sur le matériel remorqué peuvent, en outre, ramener à une valeur normale les jeux trop faibles entre sabots et bandages, et rétablir ainsi la course correcte du piston du cylindre de frein. Ils assurent ce réglage en augmentant leur longueur dès le premier serrage. Ces régleurs étant conçus soit pour réduire leur longueur, soit pour l'augmenter sont appelés(--) cs1, 7/79. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9gleur%20de%20timonerie%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20double%20action
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- vacuum brake 1, record 10, English, vacuum%20brake
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
two continuous braking systems are in general use: the --and the compressed-air brake. (...) The -- is used principally in Britain 1, record 10, English, - vacuum%20brake
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- frein à vide 1, record 10, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le--n’ est utilisé qu'en Grande-Bretagne et dans les pays de technique anglaise(...) l'action de la tige de commande est transmise aux sabots par une timonerie, qui entraîne des tringles de frein 1, record 10, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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