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MAITRE-CYLINDRE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- master cylinder
1, record 1, English, master%20cylinder
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hydraulic braking system consists essentially of a master cylinder and piston which is connected by tubing (usually steel) to hydraulic wheel cylinders at each of the four wheels. 2, record 1, English, - master%20cylinder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
master cylinder: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - master%20cylinder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pompe de commande, [...] est alimentée par un petit réservoir séparé, placé généralement sous le capot et relié au maître-cylindre par une canalisation. 2, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
maître-cylindre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- master-cylinder piston 1, record 2, English, master%2Dcylinder%20piston
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The service brake pedal is linked to the master-cylinder piston by means of a piston rod so that, when the driver depresses the pedal, the master-cylinder piston is forced into the cylinder 1, record 2, English, - master%2Dcylinder%20piston
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- piston du maître-cylindre
1, record 2, French, piston%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pédale de frein agit mécaniquement sur le piston du maître-cylindre. La poussée du piston sur le liquide provoque [...] le déplacement des freins jusqu'à leur surface de friction, puis la pression de freinage. 1, record 2, French, - piston%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- master cylinder
1, record 3, English, master%20cylinder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main component of a braking system consisting of the cylinder, piston and reservoir. 2, record 3, English, - master%20cylinder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some aircraft require wheel brake systems that operate with more fluid flow and higher fluid pressure than is within the capability of a simple master cylinder. In some types of aircraft, a compound master cylinder is used for this purpose. This type of master cylinder can deliver a large quantity of fluid at low pressure by means of relatively short pedal travel. It can also develop high operating pressure by means of moderate pedal pressure. This dual capability is achieved by means of two pistons: a large one for producing a large fluid flow with short travel; and a small one for developing high pressure from a lightly applied force. 3, record 3, English, - master%20cylinder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fluid is forced into the brake cylinder when braking is needed. Otherwise, it is stored when the brakes are not applied. 2, record 3, English, - master%20cylinder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément principal d'un système de freinage comprenant le cylindre, le piston et le réservoir. 2, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le pilote freine, il déplace le piston du maître cylindre faisant alors augmenter la pression hydraulique dans le circuit. 3, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maître-cylindre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brake master cylinder
1, record 4, English, brake%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre du frein
1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20du%20frein
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20du%20frein
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- master cylinder body
1, record 5, English, master%20cylinder%20body
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corps de maître-cylindre
1, record 5, French, corps%20de%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air-powered master cylinder
1, record 6, English, air%2Dpowered%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Master cylinder controlled by a compressed air-brake booster. 1, record 6, English, - air%2Dpowered%20master%20cylinder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre commandé par air comprimé
1, record 6, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20command%C3%A9%20par%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maître-cylindre commandé par un servofrein à air comprimé. 1, record 6, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20command%C3%A9%20par%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro maestro aerohidráulico
1, record 6, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20aerohidr%C3%A1ulico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cilindro maestro de dos pistones de tamaño diferente, uno de los cuales constituye un servomecanismo de aire comprimido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20aerohidr%C3%A1ulico
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vacuum-powered master cylinder
1, record 7, English, vacuum%2Dpowered%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Master cylinder controlled by a vacuum-operated brake booster. 1, record 7, English, - vacuum%2Dpowered%20master%20cylinder
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre commandé par dépression
1, record 7, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20command%C3%A9%20par%20d%C3%A9pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maître-cylindre commandé par un servofrein à dépression. 1, record 7, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20command%C3%A9%20par%20d%C3%A9pression
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro maestro aerohidráulico de fuerza por vacío
1, record 7, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20aerohidr%C3%A1ulico%20de%20fuerza%20por%20vac%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cilindro maestro de dos pistones, uno de los cuales es controlado por fuerza por vacío. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20aerohidr%C3%A1ulico%20de%20fuerza%20por%20vac%C3%ADo
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
- single chamber master cylinder
1, record 8, English, single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydraulic primary braking unit consisting of a cast iron body in which slides a single piston assembly fed by a single reservoir. 1, record 8, English, - single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The master cylinder is generally mounted on the vehicle fire wall. 1, record 8, English, - single%20chamber%20master%20cylinder
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre simple
1, record 8, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distributeur de freinage hydraulique constitué d'un corps en fonte dans lequel coulisse un seul ensemble piston alimenté par un réservoir unique. 1, record 8, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître-cylindre est, en général, fixé sur le tablier du véhicule. 1, record 8, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20simple
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro maestro simple
1, record 8, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo de transmisión de freno hidráulico que consta de una camisa de hierro en el que corre un conjunto de pistón de líquido contenido en una sola cámara o depósito. 1, record 8, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20simple
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cilindro maestro está generalmente instalado en la base del vehículo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20simple
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tandem master cylinder
1, record 9, English, tandem%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- double-piston master cylinder 1, record 9, English, double%2Dpiston%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydraulic primary braking unit, consisting of single cylinder but having two pistons and two reservoirs, which allows for separate brake control should a line break. 1, record 9, English, - tandem%20master%20cylinder
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Safety standards in some areas require two independent braking systems in case one system fails. 1, record 9, English, - tandem%20master%20cylinder
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre tandem
1, record 9, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20tandem
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distributeur de freinage hydraulique comprenant un seul cylindre mais deux pistons et deux réservoirs, ce qui permet une séparation de la commande des freins en cas de rupture d'une canalisation. 1, record 9, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20tandem
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les normes de sécurité de certains pays imposent la séparation du système de freinage en deux circuits indépendants, ce qui permet de conserver une partie du freinage si un incident se produit sur l'un des circuits. 1, record 9, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20tandem
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro maestro en tándem
1, record 9, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20en%20t%C3%A1ndem
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- cilindro maestro de dos pistones 1, record 9, Spanish, cilindro%20maestro%20de%20dos%20pistones
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo de transmisión de freno hidráulico de un solo cilindro con dos pistones y dos cámaras, lo que permite el funcionamiento independiente de los frenos en caso de ruptura de un conducto. 1, record 9, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20en%20t%C3%A1ndem
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las normas de seguridad de algunos países imponen que se separe el sistema de frenos en dos sistemas independientes para poder conservar una parte de la capacidad de frenado en caso de falla en uno de los circuitos. 1, record 9, Spanish, - cilindro%20maestro%20en%20t%C3%A1ndem
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-07-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- master cylinder outlet port
1, record 10, English, master%20cylinder%20outlet%20port
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sortie du maître-cylindre
1, record 10, French, sortie%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-05-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dual master cylinder
1, record 11, English, dual%20master%20cylinder
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- tandem master cylinder 2, record 11, English, tandem%20master%20cylinder
correct
- double-piston master cylinder 2, record 11, English, double%2Dpiston%20master%20cylinder
correct
- split system 3, record 11, English, split%20system
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
dual master cylinder: ... the dual master cylinder is provided with two separate reservoirs, one primary piston and one secondary piston. 3, record 11, English, - dual%20master%20cylinder
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre tandem
1, record 11, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20tandem
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le maître-cylindre tandem [...] comprend deux chambres de compression indépendantes [...] L'effort sur la pédale est transmis mécaniquement au piston primaire et hydrauliquement au piston secondaire [...] 1, record 11, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20tandem
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)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- trailer master cylinder 1, record 12, English, trailer%20master%20cylinder
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre de remorque 1, record 12, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20de%20remorque
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 1981-11-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- twin master cylinder 1, record 13, English, twin%20master%20cylinder
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- maître-cylindre jumelé 1, record 13, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcylindre%20jumel%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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