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English term or phrase:	cam
German translation:	Exzenter (Nocken)
Entered by:	Klaus Urban

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08:43 May 17, 2010

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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / bike owner manual / Fahrrad

English term or phrase: cam

Es geht um die Beschreibung der Schnellspannvorrichtung im Bedienungshandbuch für ein Rennrad.
"Using the quick-release mechanism. ... The mechanism consists of 2 parts:
(1) the hand lever. This lever creates a clamping force through the use of a ***cam*** when you close it.
(2) On the other side of the hub is a tightening nut. Use this nut to set the tension on the threaded rod."

Zu (1) Dieser Hebel erzeugt beim Schließen eine Klemmkraft durch die Verwendung eines ???"
Wenn für ??? evtl. "Klemmhebel" in Frage kommt, wäre das wohl ein "Doppelmoppel", dann könnte man wohl den Satzteil "through the use of a cam" ersatzlos weglassen.

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Exzenter (Nocken)

Explanation:
Hier kann man von Nocken aber besser von einem Exzenter sprechen.
Einfach mal Schnellspanner+Fahrrad+Exzenter googeln.

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Bernd Runge
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Local time: 05:56

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Danke, auch an Rutita!
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Exzenter (Nocken)

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Exzenter (Nocken)

Explanation:
Hier kann man von Nocken aber besser von einem Exzenter sprechen.
Einfach mal Schnellspanner+Fahrrad+Exzenter googeln.

Bernd Runge
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Danke, auch an Rutita!

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