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Abstützsysteme (Deichselstütze)

English translation: (trailer) support legs or outriggers

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German term or phrase:Abstützsysteme (Deichselstütze)
English translation:(trailer) support legs or outriggers

13:40 Sep 19, 2010
    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2010-09-23 11:54:13 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)


German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
German term or phrase: Abstützsysteme (Deichselstütze)
This text is about transporting fully laden glass frames on trucks.
Bevor mit der Verladung des LKWs beonnen wird, muss ma sich vergewissern, dass die ABSTUETZSYSTEME (DEICHSELSTUETZE) richtig auf den Boden gesetzt werden.

Any ideas for the two words in capitals. I know what they mean but wonder if there is a specific term that I can use
MScholey
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:53
(trailer) support legs or outriggers
Explanation:
Seems to be a common term for equipment that stabilises a vehicle during loading.
Note: "Deichsel" usually means "drawbar" but in this context I think this wouldn't make sense.

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-09-19 15:04:54 GMT)
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I wouldn't use pole. "Support leg" is IMHO a general description. I think "Beam" would refer to something more specific. Outrigger is commonly used for supports that extend horizontally. I guess it depends how specific your text is about the type of support it is referring to. As for "Deichsel", this normally refers to the articulated bit between the tow-er and the tow-ed. I can't see how this fits ATM.

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-09-19 15:09:40 GMT)
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having said that ...
The term "drawbar support" seems to be commonplace for describing a mechanism fo keeping the drawbar (Deichsel) off the ground.
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phillee
Local time: 00:53
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Thanks - I have opted for the support leg / drawbar support. Appreciate your assistance!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1(trailer) support legs or outriggers
phillee
4supports (D: two-bar support)
Gabriella Bertelmann
3landing gear
Annie and Rolf Reiser (X)
Summary of reference entries provided
a) How to type German Umlauts; b) Computer Shortcuts & Special Characters
casper (X)

Discussion entries: 2





  

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Abstuetzsysteme (Deichselstuetze)
(trailer) support legs or outriggers


Explanation:
Seems to be a common term for equipment that stabilises a vehicle during loading.
Note: "Deichsel" usually means "drawbar" but in this context I think this wouldn't make sense.

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-09-19 15:04:54 GMT)
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I wouldn't use pole. "Support leg" is IMHO a general description. I think "Beam" would refer to something more specific. Outrigger is commonly used for supports that extend horizontally. I guess it depends how specific your text is about the type of support it is referring to. As for "Deichsel", this normally refers to the articulated bit between the tow-er and the tow-ed. I can't see how this fits ATM.

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-09-19 15:09:40 GMT)
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having said that ...
The term "drawbar support" seems to be commonplace for describing a mechanism fo keeping the drawbar (Deichsel) off the ground.


    Reference: http://www.pennyhydraulics.com/view_faq.php?cid=19
phillee
Local time: 00:53
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Grading comment
Thanks - I have opted for the support leg / drawbar support. Appreciate your assistance!
Notes to answerer
Asker: I like the "support leg" part. This is definitely good. I am not sure how to deal with the "Deichsel" part. I notice that your reference article uses "leg beams". Do you reckon that this is similar to "drawbar". Leo also suggest "pole". Perhaps "pole supports"


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  hazmatgerman (X): Deichselstütze is drawbar support in this context - what else should it be?
18 hrs
  -> thanks a lot
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landing gear


Explanation:
Beim Militär habe ich Schwer-Fahrzeuge gefahren und beim Manöver mit den Amerikanern wurde 'landing gear' zur Deichsel- und Anhängersicherung verwendet.


    Reference: http://www.haacon.com/en/commercial-vehicle-equipment/traile...
Annie and Rolf Reiser (X)
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
supports (D: two-bar support)


Explanation:
would use supports, you cannot go wrong (Deichselstütze : two-bar support acc. to DeVries Technical & Engineering dictionary)

hope this is helpful

Gabriella Bertelmann
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Reference comments


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Reference: a) How to type German Umlauts; b) Computer Shortcuts & Special Characters

Reference information:
How to type German Umlauts
http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/la/lote/german/materials/um...

Computer Shortcuts & Special Characters
https://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1...


FOREIGN LANGUAGE CHARACTERS
http://www.imagiforce.com/foreign_language_characters.htm



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Note added at 3 hrs (2010-09-19 16:58:07 GMT)
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Thank you, phillee for pointing out that the first link is stale. Ergo, please ignore it.
Alternatively, you may use the character map in Windows to insert Umlauts and special characters. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System tools -> Character map.

casper (X)
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Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  phillee: The first link appears to stale. You can also use the character map of course (if you have time).
2 hrs
  -> Yes, of course. http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/cha...
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