drive train
Engine-to-wheels system
A drive train is the system of components that transmits power from an engine to the wheels.
In vehicles, this typically includes the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles.
The term applies to cars, trucks, bicycles, and machinery: The mechanic diagnosed a problem with the drive train.
Also spelled drivetrain.
Sending of information
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
torque · powertrain · propeller shaft · universal joint · clutch · transfer case · torque converter · synchromesh
Linked segments forming length
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
cassette · chainring · freewheel · bottom bracket · pedals · cog · single-speed
transmission
Sending of information
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
gearbox · torque · powertrain · propeller shaft · universal joint · clutch · transfer case · torque converter · synchromesh · transaxle
chain
Linked segments forming length
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- derailleurBike gear changer
crankset · cassette · chainring · freewheel · bottom bracket · pedals · cog · single-speed
- dirt racingdirt track, sprint car, sprint cars, midgets, late model
drive trainengine
Machine producing motion
motor · power plant · internal combustion engine · electric motor · power source
drive trainbraking system
Equipment for slowing vehicles
brake assembly · brakes · brake system · regenerative braking