Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

rampe 2 volets rallongée

English translation:

two-part extended ramp

Added to glossary by Gail Bond
Oct 16, 2010 14:57
14 yrs ago
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French term

rampe 2 volets rallongée

French to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks
I'm at a loss to understand what this means. It's in an operation sheet detailling how to assemble various car parts. The word' rampe' appears in several phrases: 2 mousses étanchéité rampe, gâche de rampe, charnière de rampe. 'Rail' or 'ramp' doesn't seem appropriate here, and I don't understand what the '2 volets' are. Any ideas? Thanks.
Proposed translations (English)
4 two-part extended ramp
3 2 flaps of stretched ramp

Discussion

Bourth (X) Oct 16, 2010:
Might it be a vehicle such as this for carrying people in wheelchairs?

http://www.mobi45.com/pubs/propositionsadaptationssurbasekan...

I can imagine that just as when car doors are opened, the inside lights come on, and it should be checked that they go out when the platform is closed. It would be hinged, and probably has a device for locking it in the closed position.
Bourth (X) Oct 16, 2010:
Trouble is rampe can be so many things, and there is no guarantee that all your rampes are the same thing or even similar.
Gail Bond (asker) Oct 16, 2010:
Renault, no specific model It seems to be a variety of fixtures and fittings, from ceiling lights to seatbelts. 'Rampe' appears in various places, most of which I have listed above, but I've just come across another one: 'Contrôler que les lumières intérieurs s’éteignent à la fermeture de la rampe' which has thrown me even more... could it just mean 'door' or 'hatchback' do you think?
Bourth (X) Oct 16, 2010:
What sorts of parts are being assembled? Part of the engine? Doors? Dashboard? Everything? ... What sort of car? Horse float?

Proposed translations

20 hrs
Selected

two-part extended ramp

For me, everything points to this being a TPMR vehicle:

La version Essential de Trafic TPMR [Transport des Personnes à Mobilité Réduite] vous donne accès au véhicule par une RAMPE manuelle. Renault TECH a concu une RAMPE LÉGÈRE ET REPLIABLE EN 2 OU 3 VOLETS. L’aménagement intérieur du véhicule est totalement modulable en fonction de vos besoins.
Equipements :

- Accès au véhicule par une RAMPE ARRIÈRE 2 VOLETS
- Rampe antidérapante en aluminium, à déploiement manuel assisté
- Décaissement du véhicule : hauteur d'entrée de porte agrandie
- Arrimage d'un ou trois fauteuils roulants ...
www.renault.fr › ... › Renault Tech › Offre TPMR › Trafic

Same for the Kangoo:
Accès facilité grâce à une RAMPE MANUELLE 2 VOLETS et un déploiement manuel assisté
http://www.renault.fr/gamme-renault/renault-tech/offre-tpmr/...


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Note added at 20 hrs (2010-10-17 11:19:15 GMT)
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Renault TECH is a Renault division specialized in adapting and customizing vehicles and accessories. In particular, it works in fitting, converting and adapting vehicles for people with reduced mobility (using a wheelchair, for instance) and vehicles for the disabled.
http://www.renault.com/en/groupe/marques-du-groupe/pages/ser...
Note from asker:
Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate the effort you went to. Gail
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2 hrs

2 flaps of stretched ramp

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