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GACHE PORTE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- striking box
1, record 1, English, striking%20box
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- staple 1, record 1, English, staple
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Box with or without strike plate located in door jamb to receive the latch from the door. 1, record 1, English, - striking%20box
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes used to designate the whole of the strike (comprising striking box and strike plate). 2, record 1, English, - striking%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empennage
1, record 1, French, empennage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cassette dans le dormant d’une porte qui reçoit la gâche d’une serrure. 1, record 1, French, - empennage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec empênage qui désigne une mortaise qui reçoit le pêne d’une serrure. 2, record 1, French, - empennage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lock
1, record 2, English, lock
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appliance for fastening a door, lid, etc., consisting of a bolt (or system of bolts) with mechanism by which it can be propelled and withdrawn by means of a key or similar instrument. 1, record 2, English, - lock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- serrure
1, record 2, French, serrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif fixe qui commande l'ouverture et la fermeture d’une porte, d’un meuble, etc., composé généralement de deux parties correspondantes, le palastre, boîte contenant un mécanisme à ressort mû par une clef ou un bouton qui fait jouer le pêne et la gâche qui reçoit le pêne. 1, record 2, French, - serrure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerradura
1, record 2, Spanish, cerradura
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo para cerrar puertas, tapas de cofres, cajones de muebles, etc., de modo que solamente puedan ser abiertos por quienes disponen de la llave correspondiente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cerradura
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inactive door
1, record 3, English, inactive%20door
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- inactive leaf 2, record 3, English, inactive%20leaf
correct
- passive door 3, record 3, English, passive%20door
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The leaf of a pair of doors that does not contain a lock, but is bolted when closed, and to which the strike is fastened to receive the latch or bolt of the active door. 2, record 3, English, - inactive%20door
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vantail passif
1, record 3, French, vantail%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- deuxième vantail 2, record 3, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20vantail
correct, masculine noun
- ventail passif 3, record 3, French, ventail%20passif
correct, masculine noun
- deuxième ventail 3, record 3, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20ventail
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vantail qui ne porte pas de serrure et auquel une gâche est fixée pour recevoir le pêne du premier vantail. 2, record 3, French, - vantail%20passif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une porte peut être à simple vantail ou à double vantaux. Un second vantail est généralement fixe; un montant intermédiaire ou une astragale sépare les vantaux. 4, record 3, French, - vantail%20passif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Electrical Engineering
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electric door strike
1, record 4, English, electric%20door%20strike
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A door locking strike that is electrically activated and consists of a solenoid and a mechanical latching device. 1, record 4, English, - electric%20door%20strike
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Électrotechnique
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gâche de porte électrique
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A2che%20de%20porte%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magnetic door strike
1, record 5, English, magnetic%20door%20strike
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Door Intercom/Door Opener Adapter - Enables you to connect a door intercom speaker to the system. Also enables you to connect a magnetic door strike, which can be opened from any station - perfect for warehouses, front doors or unattended entrances. 2, record 5, English, - magnetic%20door%20strike
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gâche magnétique
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A2che%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ventouse magnétique 2, record 5, French, ventouse%20magn%C3%A9tique
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gâche magnétique, ou ventouse magnétique, est un système fiable de condamnation électrique de la gâche d’une porte équipée d’un système de contrôle d’accès(interphone, digicode, etc...). Ce système est composé généralement de 2 aimants électro-magnétiques d’une force d’arrachement de 300kg chacun, qui sont adaptés sur le bâti dormant et qui gèrent l'ouverture de la porte à l'aide d’une impulsion électrique envoyée par le système de contrôle d’accès. 2, record 5, French, - g%C3%A2che%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- friction catch
1, record 6, English, friction%20catch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A floating fingers catch receiving a conic head projection fixed on the inner door surface. 2, record 6, English, - friction%20catch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- loquet à friction
1, record 6, French, loquet%20%C3%A0%20friction
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- loqueteau à friction 2, record 6, French, loqueteau%20%C3%A0%20friction
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gâche formée de deux ressorts recourbés sur eux-mêmes qui retiennent une tête conique de cheville fixée sur la surface intérieure de la porte, l'immobilisant ainsi. 1, record 6, French, - loquet%20%C3%A0%20friction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loqueteau : loquet, de dimensions plutôt moindres. 3, record 6, French, - loquet%20%C3%A0%20friction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- General Hardware
- Furniture Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- magnetic catch
1, record 7, English, magnetic%20catch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A kind of lock with a magnet retaining a door closed on a metal strike. 2, record 7, English, - magnetic%20catch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Quincaillerie générale
- Industrie du meuble
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- loqueteau magnétique
1, record 7, French, loqueteau%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- loquet aimanté 2, record 7, French, loquet%20aimant%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loqueteau dont une partie contenant un aimant retient une porte close en adhérant à une gâche formée d’une plaque métallique. 2, record 7, French, - loqueteau%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loqueteau. Loquet, de dimensions plutôt moindres. 3, record 7, French, - loqueteau%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Security Devices
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- electrical strike
1, record 8, English, electrical%20strike
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- electric strike 1, record 8, English, electric%20strike
correct
- electric release latch strike 2, record 8, English, electric%20release%20latch%20strike
correct
- electrically actuated release latch strike 2, record 8, English, electrically%20actuated%20release%20latch%20strike
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a strike controlling remotely and electrically a mobile component that moves the latch bolt. 1, record 8, English, - electrical%20strike
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Serrurerie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gâche électrique
1, record 8, French, g%C3%A2che%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gâche commandant l’ouverture à distance par un intermédiaire tel le courant électrique, agissant sur une partie mobile libérant le pêne demi-tour. 2, record 8, French, - g%C3%A2che%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portier automatique. Nécessaire pour installer soi-même un portier téléphonique. Comprend : 1 poste de rue avec sonnerie et duplex téléphonique, 1 combiné d’intérieur pour commander l'ouverture de la porte; 1 gâche électrique [...] 3, record 8, French, - g%C3%A2che%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-12-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bolt catch 1, record 9, English, bolt%20catch
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- catch 1, record 9, English, catch
noun
- keeper 1, record 9, English, keeper
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notched strike fixed on a doorpost and receiving the falling latch. 1, record 9, English, - bolt%20catch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mentonnet
1, record 9, French, mentonnet
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bec 1, record 9, French, bec
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gâche crantée qui reçoit la clenche d’un loquet pour tenir une porte fermée. 1, record 9, French, - mentonnet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-10-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Security
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mechanical combination lock
1, record 10, English, mechanical%20combination%20lock
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité
- Serrurerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- serrure à combinaison mécanique
1, record 10, French, serrure%20%C3%A0%20combinaison%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Serrure à combinaison mécanique : remplaçant serrure existante et sur tous types de porte. L'accès se fait après composition de la bonne combinaison. Entièrement mécanique, elle ne nécessite ni câble, ni gâche ou alimentation électrique. 1, record 10, French, - serrure%20%C3%A0%20combinaison%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-05-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- yoke catch 1, record 11, English, yoke%20catch
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Close the door and engage the yoke catch in the catch block. 1, record 11, English, - yoke%20catch
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a steam pressure cooker. 2, record 11, English, - yoke%20catch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- loquet basculeur
1, record 11, French, loquet%20basculeur
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fermer la porte, et engager le loquet basculeur dans la gâche. 1, record 11, French, - loquet%20basculeur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-01-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Security Devices
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- electric door opener
1, record 12, English, electric%20door%20opener
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- electrical door-opener 2, record 12, English, electrical%20door%2Dopener
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lock strike equipped with an electrically controlled reacting device operated by push buttons in various locations throughout a building, usually in each apartment of an apartment house. By pressing the electric push button a small electromagnet retracts a section of the strike, thus releasing the lock bolts and permitting the door to open. 3, record 12, English, - electric%20door%20opener
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric door openers.... Installed in the door jamb in place of the lock strike or in conjunction with various other locksets, these units offer the ability to lock or unlock a door from a remote control station. This variety of electric strikes can be used with most standard brands of locksets.... 4, record 12, English, - electric%20door%20opener
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Serrurerie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- portier-robot
1, record 12, French, portier%2Drobot
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- portier automatique 2, record 12, French, portier%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le portier-robot est un téléphone intérieur entre la porte d’entrée extérieure et l'intérieur du logement. Il permet l'accès aux parties communes de l'immeuble sur intervention volontaire de l'occupant du logement qui commande l'ouverture de la porte. Ce système [...] assure une bonne sécurité contre les importuns. Il se compose d’une platine encastrée sur la façade extérieure avec microphone et haut-parleur, et de postes d’appartement qui sont reliés à la gâche électrique de la porte d’entrée. Il peut être doublé par une télévision intérieure [...] 1, record 12, French, - portier%2Drobot
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] dans certains immeubles, chaque locataire ou propriétaire d’appartement peut de chez lui ouvrir la porte d’entrée au moyen du portier automatique. 3, record 12, French, - portier%2Drobot
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter que le portier-robot, malgré le contexte ci-dessus, ne comporte pas nécessairement un téléphone mais peut ne comporter qu’une sonnerie; l’appareil muni d’un téléphone se nomme "portier téléphonique". 4, record 12, French, - portier%2Drobot
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-03-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- door striker
1, record 13, English, door%20striker
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gâche de porte
1, record 13, French, g%C3%A2che%20de%20porte
correct, feminine noun
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 1990-09-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Intercoms
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- door-answering feature 1, record 14, English, door%2Danswering%20feature
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Interphones
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- portier téléphonique
1, record 14, French, portier%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nécessaire pour installer soi-même un portier téléphonique. Comprend : un poste de rue avec sonnerie d’appel et duplex téléphonique, un combiné d’intérieur avec bouton pour commander l'ouverture de la porte, 1 gâche électrique, 20 m de fil(fonctionnement maxi) tous les accessoires.(...) Avec notice. 2, record 14, French, - portier%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-09-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- bullet catch 1, record 15, English, bullet%20catch
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a kind of small door lock consisting of a ball instead of bolt for fastening a door by pressure on a strike which is a metal plate slightly bent vertically. 1, record 15, English, - bullet%20catch
Record 15, Key term(s)
- bullet friction catch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- loqueteau à bille 1, record 15, French, loqueteau%20%C3%A0%20bille
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petite serrure comprenant au lieu du pêne une bille qui retient une porte en pressant sur une gâche formée d’une plaque métallique légèrement courbe verticalement. 1, record 15, French, - loqueteau%20%C3%A0%20bille
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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