dead axle
Non-rotating wheel support
A dead axle is an axle that doesn't rotate or transmit power—it simply supports weight.
Unlike a live axle, which drives the wheels, a dead axle remains stationary while the wheels spin around it.
Common in trailers and the front of rear-wheel-drive trucks: The trailer's dead axle bore the load while the tractor did the pulling.
Rotating rod for thread
- hubCentral connection point
- bearingPosture or orientation
- bushingFriction-reducing sleeve insert
- flangeProjecting attachment rim
bracket · mounting · fastener · bolt · nut · washer · clevis · pin
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- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- cartVehicle for hauling
- wagonWheeled hauling vehicle
- dollyWheeled moving platform
tow dolly · semi-trailer · tandem · bogie · running gear · undercarriage · wheelset · railcar
Structural support base
- frameSupporting outer structure
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- crossmemberHorizontal structural brace
Restored or immovable
- anchoredFixed securely in position
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- rigidUnable to bend
- secureProtected from harm
static · mounted · stabilized · locked · unmoving · solid · permanent
Sustaining structural mass
- non-poweredWithout mechanical energy
- unpoweredHaving no motor
- passiveNot actively participating
- idlerHabitually unproductive person
spindle
Rotating rod for thread
flange · bracket · mounting · fastener · bolt · nut · washer · clevis · pin · coupler
trailer
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dolly · tow dolly · semi-trailer · tandem · bogie · running gear · undercarriage · wheelset · railcar
chassis
Structural support base
- frameSupporting outer structure
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
crossmember · housing · cradle · I-beam
fixed
Restored or immovable
secure · static · mounted · stabilized · locked · unmoving · solid · permanent
load-bearing
Sustaining structural mass
- non-poweredWithout mechanical energy
- unpoweredHaving no motor
- passiveNot actively participating
- shafts and axesshaft, spindle, crankshaft, driveshaft, drive shaft
- axle partsspindle, wheel hub, wheel bearing
- Drivetraingearbox, differential, transaxle, driveshaft, transfer case