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ARBRE FREIN [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tail brake
1, record 1, English, tail%20brake
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brakes installed on a propeller shaft. 1, record 1, English, - tail%20brake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frein d’arbre porte-hélice
1, record 1, French, frein%20d%26rsquo%3Barbre%20porte%2Dh%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brake compensator shaft 1, record 2, English, brake%20compensator%20shaft
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arbre de palonnier de frein de direction
1, record 2, French, arbre%20de%20palonnier%20de%20frein%20de%20direction
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra de la horquilla
1, record 2, Spanish, barra%20de%20la%20horquilla
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brake camshaft
1, record 3, English, brake%20camshaft
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brake shaft having an S-shaped cam, which controls the brake-actuating mechanism. 1, record 3, English, - brake%20camshaft
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the case of cam-activated brakes, the cam must rotate in the same direction as the drum. 1, record 3, English, - brake%20camshaft
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arbre à came de frein
1, record 3, French, arbre%20%C3%A0%20came%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre accouplé au levier de frein, possédant une came en forme de S, qui commande l'écartement des segments de frein. 1, record 3, French, - arbre%20%C3%A0%20came%20de%20frein
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les freins à came, la came doit tourner dans le sens de rotation du tambour. 1, record 3, French, - arbre%20%C3%A0%20came%20de%20frein
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje de levas del freno
1, record 3, Spanish, eje%20de%20levas%20del%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- árbol de levas del freno 1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol%20de%20levas%20del%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eje de la palanca de freno con una leva en forma de S que controla el mecanismo de freno. 1, record 3, Spanish, - eje%20de%20levas%20del%20freno
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. También se puede decir simplemente eje de levas o árbol de levas. 2. La leva debe girar siempre en el sentido de rotación del tambor. 1, record 3, Spanish, - eje%20de%20levas%20del%20freno
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hand brake mast 1, record 4, English, hand%20brake%20mast
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hand brake shaft 2, record 4, English, hand%20brake%20shaft
- hand brake staff 1, record 4, English, hand%20brake%20staff
- brake mast 1, record 4, English, brake%20mast
- brake shaft 1, record 4, English, brake%20shaft
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arbre de frein à main
1, record 4, French, arbre%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine 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 1986-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brake shaft
1, record 5, English, brake%20shaft
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal shaft usually vertical, having a hand wheel or handle on one end, by means of which a chain, connected to the brake shaft and brake levers, may be wound on the shaft and brakes applied. 1, record 5, English, - brake%20shaft
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arbre de frein 1, record 5, French, arbre%20de%20frein
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre métallique utilisé généralement en position verticale, muni à l'une de ses extrémités d'un volant ou d'une poignée permettant l'enroulement d'une chaîne, elle-même reliée à cet arbre et à la timonerie de frein et permettant de ce fait, le serrage des freins. 1, record 5, French, - arbre%20de%20frein
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- brake lever shaft 1, record 6, English, brake%20lever%20shaft
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arbre de commande du frein 1, record 6, French, arbre%20de%20commande%20du%20frein
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SEC 5-14 (1/76) 1, record 6, French, - arbre%20de%20commande%20du%20frein
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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