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FREIN SECOURS [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanical brake
1, record 1, English, mechanical%20brake
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brakes are classified as mechanical brake or hydraulic according to whether the braking force is applied from the foot pedal or hand lever to the brake shoes by means of mechanical linkage or by hydraulic pressure. 2, record 1, English, - mechanical%20brake
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanical brake: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - mechanical%20brake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frein à commande mécanique
1, record 1, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20commande%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- frein mécanique 2, record 1, French, frein%20m%C3%A9canique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les freins à commande mécanique, qui sont pratiquement abandonnés à l'heure actuelle, sauf pour le frein d’immobilisation, dit «frein à main», qui peut être utilisé comme freins de secours [...] 3, record 1, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20commande%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’écartement des segments est obtenu [...] par l’action d’une came [commande mécanique du frein à main]. 4, record 1, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20commande%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein à commande mécanique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20commande%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parking brake
1, record 2, English, parking%20brake
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hand brake 2, record 2, English, hand%20brake
correct
- emergency brake 3, record 2, English, emergency%20brake
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake system used to hold one or more brakes continuously in applied position. 4, record 2, English, - parking%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most automobiles use the rear wheel brakes for both service and parking. To do this mechanical linkage is provided ... 4, record 2, English, - parking%20brake
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frein de stationnement
1, record 2, French, frein%20de%20stationnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frein à main 2, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
- frein de secours 3, record 2, French, frein%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
- frein d’immobilisation 3, record 2, French, frein%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmobilisation
correct, masculine noun
- frein auxiliaire 4, record 2, French, frein%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun
- frein secondaire 5, record 2, French, frein%20secondaire
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les freins de stationnement agissent le plus souvent sur les roues arrière. Ils sont généralement actionnés par câble [...] c’est-à-dire câble sous gaine, commandés par un levier placé sur le plancher [...] 6, record 2, French, - frein%20de%20stationnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de mano
1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno de estacionamiento 1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20de%20estacionamiento
correct, masculine noun
- freno de socorro 1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20de%20socorro
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanical emergency device 1, record 3, English, mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical emergency device — This device activates the braking system of a stopped train in the case of an undesired movement. It consists of a clamp that attaches to the rail and to the lead locomotive air brake hose. If the train begins to move, the hose detaches from the locomotive, the brake pipe air is vented, and the emergency brakes are activated. 1, record 3, English, - mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif mécanique de secours
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif mécanique de secours – Ce dispositif déclenche le circuit de freinage d’un train à l'arrêt en cas de mouvement involontaire. Il se compose d’une bride qui se fixe au rail et à la conduite couplable de frein à air de la locomotive de tête. Si le train commence à se déplacer, la conduite se détache de la locomotive, l'air dans la conduite générale est évacué et un freinage d’urgence se déclenche. 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- parking brake
1, record 4, English, parking%20brake
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- park brake 2, record 4, English, park%20brake
United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That applied after aircraft is parked, to prevent subsequent rolling. 2, record 4, English, - parking%20brake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frein de parc
1, record 4, French, frein%20de%20parc
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- frein de stationnement 2, record 4, French, frein%20de%20stationnement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les avions sont munis d’un dispositif de frein de parc permettant le blocage des roues, avion à l'arrêt. Ce freinage est généralement réalisé par le circuit de secours [...] La commande du frein de parc s’effectue par une manette indépendante agissant simultanément sur les répartiteurs gauche et droit, ou bien par blocage des pédales en position freinage. La mise en service du frein de parc est toujours signalée par un voyant lumineux au tableau de bord. 3, record 4, French, - frein%20de%20parc
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein de parc; frein de stationnement : termes uniformisés par les Comités d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 4, French, - frein%20de%20parc
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- apply parking brake
1, record 5, English, apply%20parking%20brake
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- park brake 2, record 5, English, park%20brake
verb, United States
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before removing chocks, signal pilot to hold brakes or apply parking brake. 3, record 5, English, - apply%20parking%20brake
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parking brake: That applied after aircraft is parked, to prevent subsequent rolling. 2, record 5, English, - apply%20parking%20brake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mettre le frein de parc
1, record 5, French, mettre%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mettre le frein de stationnement 1, record 5, French, mettre%20le%20frein%20de%20stationnement
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tous les avions sont munis d’un dispositif de frein de parc permettant le blocage des roues, avion à l'arrêt. Ce freinage est généralement réalisé par le circuit de secours(maintien de la précision par l'accumulateur de frein). La commande du frein de parc s’effectue par une manette indépendante agissant simultanément sur les répartiteurs gauche et droit, ou bien par blocage des pédales en position freinage. La mise en service du frein de parc est toujours signalée par un voyant rouge au tableau de bord. 2, record 5, French, - mettre%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mettre le frein de parc; mettre le frein de stationnement : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 5, French, - mettre%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- emergency air brake
1, record 6, English, emergency%20air%20brake
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An emergency air brake control is mounted just outboard of the throttle lever, and is normally wired in the aft NORMAL position, a dump valve opens, relieving the hydraulic pressure. Air loads will then close the brakes. No emergency means of re-opening the brakes is provided. 2, record 6, English, - emergency%20air%20brake
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air brake: Passive device extended from aircraft to increase drag. Most common form is hinged flap(s) or plate(s), mounted in locations where operation causes no significant deterioration in stability and control at any attainable airspeed. 3, record 6, English, - emergency%20air%20brake
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frein pneumatique de secours
1, record 6, French, frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
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
frein pneumatique de secours : terme uniformisé par les Comités d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 2, record 6, French, - frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- emergency brake accumulator
1, record 7, English, emergency%20brake%20accumulator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- accumulateur du frein de secours
1, record 7, French, accumulateur%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 7, French, - accumulateur%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spring parking-brake emergency release device
1, record 8, English, spring%20parking%2Dbrake%20emergency%20release%20device
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device which cancels the braking force applied by the spring-brake actuator when the feed pressure falls below the actuation threshold as a result of a failure 1, record 8, English, - spring%20parking%2Dbrake%20emergency%20release%20device
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de desserrage de secours du frein à ressort
1, record 8, French, dispositif%20de%20desserrage%20de%20secours%20du%20frein%20%C3%A0%20ressort
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant d’annuler la force de freinage provoquée par le cylindre à ressort lorsque, à la suite d’une défaillance, la pression d’alimentation est tombée en dessous du seuil de déclenchement. 1, record 8, French, - dispositif%20de%20desserrage%20de%20secours%20du%20frein%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de desenganche de urgencia del freno de resorte
1, record 8, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20desenganche%20de%20urgencia%20del%20freno%20de%20resorte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que permite anular el esfuerzo de freno del diafragma de resorte cuando una falla hace bajar la presión más allá del límite de carga del resorte. 1, record 8, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20desenganche%20de%20urgencia%20del%20freno%20de%20resorte
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- manual emergency valve 1, record 9, English, manual%20emergency%20valve
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tractor protection control valve 1, record 9, English, tractor%20protection%20control%20valve
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Controls the opening and closing of a 5 line type of tractor protection valve. 1, record 9, English, - manual%20emergency%20valve
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- robinet à main du frein de secours
1, record 9, French, robinet%20%C3%A0%20main%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- robinet du frein de secours 1, record 9, French, robinet%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein à air comprimé. 1, record 9, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20main%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-04-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- emergency valve 1, record 10, English, emergency%20valve
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sends emergency reservoir air to brake valve if normal reservoir pressure is lost. 1, record 10, English, - emergency%20valve
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- valve du frein de secours 1, record 10, French, valve%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein à air comprimé 2, record 10, French, - valve%20du%20frein%20de%20secours
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-02-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- emergency brake air bottle
1, record 11, English, emergency%20brake%20air%20bottle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- frein de secours à air comprimé
1, record 11, French, frein%20de%20secours%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-11-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- trailer emergency brake line 1, record 12, English, trailer%20emergency%20brake%20line
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- conduite foulante de frein de secours 1, record 12, French, conduite%20foulante%20de%20frein%20de%20secours
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 1981-11-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Earthmoving
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- independent emergency brake 1, record 13, English, independent%20emergency%20brake
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Terrassement
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- frein de secours indépendant 1, record 13, French, frein%20de%20secours%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-04-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- emergency air brake lever 1, record 14, English, emergency%20air%20brake%20lever
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- levier de frein pneumatique de secours 1, record 14, French, levier%20de%20frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d’usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 14, French, - levier%20de%20frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- emergency air brake 1, record 15, English, emergency%20air%20brake
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- frein de secours à air comprimé 1, record 15, French, frein%20de%20secours%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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