Klemmbock

English translation: clamping device

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German term or phrase:Klemmbock
English translation:clamping device
Entered by: Christine Lam

15:51 Mar 28, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation
German term or phrase: Klemmbock
Hier geht es um eine Schaukel (für gyms) und im Lieferumfang sind enthalten:
2 Miniseilführungstrompeten, 2 Klemmböcke mit Sicherheitsmechanik und Befestigungsmaterial zum ...
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Local time: 06:36
clamping device
Explanation:
I would call them clamping devices with safety mechanism. They are used to hold down the swings
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Christine Lam
Local time: 01:36
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damping element


Explanation:
The rectangular strip of rubber used as a vibration damping element is curved to
Figure 2: Typical vibration damping element, prior to installation ...


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Note added at 14 mins (2005-03-28 16:05:49 GMT)
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Montage über Klemmbock = Mounting via damping element

This element is designed to prevent vibration

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Note added at 17 mins (2005-03-28 16:08:51 GMT)
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Consider the suspension of your automobile, supporting the body mass. You have four springs.

Could also be \"damper\"

You also have four friction elements, variously called dampers or dash pots or shock absorbers. Don’t try to drive without them!

Here are some friction elements – dampers – that you can


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Note added at 17 mins (2005-03-28 16:09:11 GMT)
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http://www.equipment-reliability.com/articles/paper2.htm

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clamping device


Explanation:
I would call them clamping devices with safety mechanism. They are used to hold down the swings

Christine Lam
Local time: 01:36
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