proportioning — The act of distributing something (e.g., brake fluid) to several components in equal measures. See brake proportioning valve load sensitive proportioning valve regulated proportioning valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
Proportioning — Proportion Pro*por tion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Proportioned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Proportioning}.] [Cf. F. proportionner. Cf. {Proportionate}, v.] 1. To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one part to another; as, to proportion the size… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proportioning valve — A proportioning valve is a valve that relies on the laws of fluid pressure to distribute input forces to one or more output lines. A proportioning valve can increase or decrease forces for each output, depending on the cross sectional surface… … Wikipedia
proportioning valve — [1] Any valve which limits pressure in a system, e.g., in a hydraulic circuit, in automatic transmissions, in pneumatic suspension systems, etc. [2] The valve used in the rear brake line of some cars with front disc and rear drum brakes. When… … Dictionary of automotive terms
proportioning pump — dozuojamasis siurblys statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. dosing pump; metering pump; proportioning pump vok. Spinnpumpe, f rus. дозировочный насос, m pranc. pompe de dosage, f; pompe doseuse, f … Automatikos terminų žodynas
proportioning — pro·por·tion || prÉ™ pÉ”rʃn / pÉ”Ë n. ratio; part, portion; rate; dimension, size; percentage; balance v. separate into portions; adjust in size relative to other parts; bring into proper relation … English contemporary dictionary
proportioning — present part of proportion … Useful english dictionary
Load Sensing Proportioning Valve — (LSPV) a hydraulic system control valve that works like a proportioning valve, but also takes into consideration the amount of weight carried by the rear axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
regulated proportioning valve — See load sensitive proportioning valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
brake proportioning valve — A valve that limits braking force to the front or rear wheels, usually as a function of pedal effort or line pressure, loading of the vehicle or front rear weight transfer, to prevent wheel locking and provide the most effective braking … Dictionary of automotive terms
load-sensitive proportioning valve — A valve which regulates hydraulic pressure to the rear wheels as a function of chassis height to axle distance. A vehicle weight transfer during hard braking increases this distance and, via a spring or rod linkage, will close the valve to reduce … Dictionary of automotive terms
