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FREINAGE VIS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-locking torque
1, record 1, English, self%2Dlocking%20torque
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- prevailing torque 2, record 1, English, prevailing%20torque
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The torque to be applied to the nut or bolt to maintain its movement of rotation in relation to the associated part, the assembly being under no axial load, and the nut-locking system being completely engaged with the bolt (two pitches minimum protrusion, including the end chamfer). 3, record 1, English, - self%2Dlocking%20torque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
self-locking torque: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - self%2Dlocking%20torque
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couple de freinage
1, record 1, French, couple%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couple d’autoblocage 2, record 1, French, couple%20d%26rsquo%3Bautoblocage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couple qu'il est nécessaire d’appliquer à l'écrou ou à la vis pour entretenir son mouvement de rotation par rapport à l'élément associé, l'assemblage n’ étant soumis à aucune charge axiale et le système de freinage étant entièrement en prise sur la vis(dépassement minimal deux pas, y compris le chanfrein d’extrémité). 3, record 1, French, - couple%20de%20freinage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couple de freinage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 4, record 1, French, - couple%20de%20freinage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- par de autobloqueo
1, record 1, Spanish, par%20de%20autobloqueo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
- Building Hardware
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- machine screw
1, record 2, English, machine%20screw
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blunt-ended screw with a standardized thread and a head that may be flat, round, fillister, or oval, and may be slotted, or constructed for wrenching, used to fasten machine parts together. 2, record 2, English, - machine%20screw
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machine screw: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - machine%20screw
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vis à métaux
1, record 2, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vis à métal 2, record 2, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9tal
feminine noun
- vis mécanique 3, record 2, French, vis%20m%C3%A9canique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vis d’assemblage à partie filetée cylindrique. 4, record 2, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vis à métaux est d’un usage très général, en association avec une pièce taraudée : elle peut remplir une fonction de fixation, de blocage, de freinage, de pinçage, d’arrêt, de bouchage, etc. 4, record 2, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vis à métaux : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - vis%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clavos y tornillos
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tornillo para metales
1, record 2, Spanish, tornillo%20para%20metales
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems
- Railroad Maintenance
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bleed
1, record 3, English, bleed
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You remove, rebuild and reinstall the calipers. Then you attempt to bleed them. 2, record 3, English, - bleed
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bleed: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - bleed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- purger
1, record 3, French, purger
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éliminer l'air dans l'un des circuits d’une installation de freinage à commande hydraulique à l'aide de vis de purge située à la partie supérieure des appareils de freinage. 2, record 3, French, - purger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour purger on retire la place vis bouchon d’un cylindre de roue; on visse à la place le tube d’écoulement; on passe ce tube dans la clé de purge qui vient coiffer les six pans de la vis pointeau du cylindre. 3, record 3, French, - purger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purger : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - purger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
purger : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 3, French, - purger
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bleeder screw
1, record 4, English, bleeder%20screw
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A needle screw mounted in the upper part of a wheel-brake cylinder and used to bleed a hydraulic braking system. 1, record 4, English, - bleeder%20screw
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vis de purge
1, record 4, French, vis%20de%20purge
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vis pointeau située à la partie supérieure de chaque cylindre de roue, utilisée pour purger un circuit de freinage hydraulique. 1, record 4, French, - vis%20de%20purge
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tornillo de purga
1, record 4, Spanish, tornillo%20de%20purga
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tornillo puntiagudo que se encuentra en la parte de arriba de cada cilindro de la rueda y sirve para purgar un circuito de freno hidráulico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tornillo%20de%20purga
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- locking bolt
1, record 5, English, locking%20bolt
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
locking bolt (nut): term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - locking%20bolt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- freinage de la vis
1, record 5, French, freinage%20de%20la%20vis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freinage de la vis(de l'écrou) : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - freinage%20de%20la%20vis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- locking of removable screw 1, record 6, English, locking%20of%20removable%20screw
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- freinage de vis démontable
1, record 6, French, freinage%20de%20vis%20d%C3%A9montable
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
produit d’étanchéité 1, record 6, French, - freinage%20de%20vis%20d%C3%A9montable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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