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101bevel gear drive — A transmission which is used to drive one or more shafts which do not line up with the output shaft. Also called bevel gear transmission …
102fluid drive — /ˈfluəd draɪv/ (say floohuhd druyv) noun a device for transmitting torque from one shaft to another, especially for providing a smooth coupling between the engine of a motor vehicle and the transmission; consists of two vaned rotors in a sealed… …
103chain drive — A system of transferring power from one shaft to another by means of sprockets and an endless chain. This is the system used on a bicycle; but it is also used on an engine to control the timing of valve opening (called timing chain or cam chain ) …
104direct drive powertrain — A system of propulsion where the speed of the engine, transmission, and propeller shaft rotate the same …
105external drive — Term used to indicate a compressor driven directly from the shaft or by a belt using an external motor. Compressor and motor are serviceable separately …
106hotchkiss drive — The method of connecting the transmissionoutput shaft to the differentialpinion by using open driveshafts. The driving force of the rear wheels is transmitted to the frame through the rear springs or through link arms connecting the rear axle… …
107final drive — noun : the means for transmitting power from the propeller shaft to the rear axle in an automotive vehicle …
108driveshaft — drive shaft also drive·shaft (drīvʹshăft ) n. A rotating shaft that transmits mechanical power from a motor or an engine to a point or region of application. * * * …
109driveline — drive•line [[t]ˈdraɪvˌlaɪn[/t]] n. aum the components of the power train of an automotive vehicle that are between the transmission and the differential, and generally consist of the drive shaft and universal joint Compare drive train • Etymology …
110Transmission (mechanics) — Gearbox redirects here. For the video game developer, see Gearbox Software. 5 speed gearbox + reverse, the 1600 Volkswagen Golf (2009). A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of …
