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DOUBLE DROP FRAME [1 record]

Record 1 1996-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Semi-trailer chassis frame whose side rails curve downward just behind the upper coupler to such an extent that camel humps are required over the running gear wheels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Cadre de châssis de semi-remorque dont les longerons sont incurvés vers le bas, derrière la contre-sellette d'attelage, provoquant ainsi un décrochement du cadre de châssis et un abaissement de la hauteur du plancher assez important pour nécessiter la présence de voûtes à l'emplacement du train roulant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Bastidor de semirremolque cuyos largueros están curvados hacia abajo detrás de la quinta rueda, inclinando el bastidor y reduciendo tanto la distancia al suelo que es necesario instalar arcos a la altura del tren rodante.

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