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SERVICE-BRAKE CHAMBER [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
DEF

Direct-acting service-brake actuator equipped with an expandable diaphragm.

OBS

In this type of pneumatic-brake actuator, it is the diaphragm which transmits, by means of a push plate mounted on the diaphragm itself, its rotational motion to the cam wedge (cam-actuated brakes) or its linear motion to the wedge (wedge brakes).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Récepteur de freinage de service à action directe muni d'une membrane déformable.

OBS

Dans ce type de récepteur de freinage pneumatique, c'est le diaphragme qui transmet, par le biais d'un plateau de poussée associé au diaphragme, le mouvement de rotation à la came au coin (pour les freins à came) ou le mouvement linéaire au coin.

OBS

vase à diaphragme : terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
DEF

Válvula del freno de pedal neumático provista de una membrana flexible.

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