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Hub-Spritzdüse

English translation: retractable nozzle

13:59 Nov 29, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
German term or phrase: Hub-Spritzdüse
Context: head lamp washer

"Scheinwerfer-Reinigungsvorrichtung mit einer Staubabdeckung für Teleskoprohre einer Hub-Spritzdüse".
I'm confused about the "Hub". This term is only mentioned once, otherwise it's always Spritzdüse.
Unfortunately I don't have any figures.

tia
ssp-trans (X)
English translation:retractable nozzle
Explanation:
Based on the 'Teleskopröhre' -- the Hub part means it can be extended.

see e,g,:

Automatically controlled washer system for headlamps - Patent 6189808
The difference in this embodiment is that the lens washer system 20' has a retractable nozzle assembly 40 that can be positioned between a retracted ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/6189808.html
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Ken Cox
Local time: 03:39
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Summary of answers provided
3retractable nozzle
Ken Cox
2 +1pop-up spray nozzle
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retractable nozzle


Explanation:
Based on the 'Teleskopröhre' -- the Hub part means it can be extended.

see e,g,:

Automatically controlled washer system for headlamps - Patent 6189808
The difference in this embodiment is that the lens washer system 20' has a retractable nozzle assembly 40 that can be positioned between a retracted ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/6189808.html

Ken Cox
Local time: 03:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 251
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That's it, thank you!
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40 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pop-up spray nozzle


Explanation:


...for the pop-up spray nozzle's telescoping arm...

GT-Translations
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Local time: 03:39
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jhp (X): To operate the nozzle pops up, otherwise it is retracted. I think "popup" describes it best in popular language.
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