Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

chiusura a (quattro) tavelle

English translation:

(four point) safe(ty) lock

Added to glossary by Russell Jones
Jan 11, 2008 18:40
16 yrs ago
Italian term

chiusura a tavelle

Italian to English Tech/Engineering Ships, Sailing, Maritime marine closures
"saranno istallati due portelli smontabili con chiusura a quattro tavelle nella timoneria interna sotto le sedute del motorista."
Questa frase si trova nel capitolo dedicato ai boccaporti di una nave.
La definizione di De Mauro:
mar., dispositivo di bloccaggio di ripiani, ante, sportelli e sim. che, comandato dall’esterno, ruota a 90° verso l’interno costituendo uno scontro che ne impedisce l’apertura
Non riesco a capire come si traduca in Inglese. Sicuramente non si tratta delle "tavelle" usate per construzione civile (clay tiles), ma di equipaggiamento marino specializzato.
Grazie in anticipo per l'aiuto!
Proposed translations (English)
3 safe lock
2 rim lever lock
Change log

Jan 16, 2008 23:11: Russell Jones Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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safe lock

according to this bilingual nautical supplies site:
http://www.nautimarket.net/shop/index.php?cPath=7&sort=3a&la...
http://www.nautimarket.net/shop/index.php?cPath=7&sort=3a&la...

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-01-11 23:04:02 GMT)
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Before checking this my gut feeling was for "locking latch" and this site offers confirmation (by comparing pictures with the ones above): http://www.c-cparts.com/product/product.aspx?UID=d4096386-cd...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I wish I could give you both points! I ended up using 4 point safety lock. Both of your answers pointed me in the right direction. Thanks so much!"
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rim lever lock

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