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EMERGENCY BRAKE [5 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

emergency brake: an item in the "Rail Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

frein d'urgence : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport ferroviaire» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A brake system used to hold one or more brakes continuously in applied position.

OBS

Most automobiles use the rear wheel brakes for both service and parking. To do this mechanical linkage is provided ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Les freins de stationnement agissent le plus souvent sur les roues arrière. Ils sont généralement actionnés par câble [...] c'est-à-dire câble sous gaine, commandés par un levier placé sur le plancher [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
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Record 3 2001-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

A braking system which is independent of the main hydraulic system. It can be used to slow or stop the vehicle if the primary brakes fail, or to hold the vehicle stationary though the brake pedal is not depressed. It usually consists of a foot pedal or hand lever that actuates either front or rear brakes mechanically through a series of cables and linkages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 4 1991-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Système de freinage additionnel pouvant entrer en action en cas de défaillance du système normal de freinage.

Spanish

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Record 5 1991-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Dispositif destiné à commander aussi rapidement que possible le ou les freins d'un train ou d'un véhicule, soit par l'intermédiaire du conducteur, soit indépendamment de celui-ci.

Spanish

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