Development of the drive shaft

Update time:2022-06-22

From the literal meaning of the drive shaft, we can infer that it is expected to give power to drive the attached object like a machine to work. It is a mechanical part used to transmit torque and rotation, and is often used to connect other parts of a driveline that cannot be directly connected due to distance or the need to allow relative motion between them. It is subject to torsional and shear stress, equivalent to the difference between input torque and load. Therefore, it should be strong enough to withstand the pressure.

The concept of the drive shaft was first proposed in the 19th century. Many of the patented reissue machines, such as the Plan Matching Machine of 1861, were driven by various shafts. Over time, these terms were applied to modern usage. It is expected to connect the two parts and function as a power transmission. For example, it refers to the shaft between the transmission of his climax locomotive and the drive truck. Today, it is certain that shafts are used in many fields.

As we all know, cars play an important role in our daily life. So some details about the car axle are given below. The types of axles vary from vehicle to vehicle. Generally speaking, a car can use the longitudinal axis to transfer power from the engine/transmission to the other end of the vehicle and then to the wheels. A pair of short driveshafts are typically used to transmit power from the center differential, transmission or transaxle to the wheels. Let's take a four-wheel drive vehicle as an example. In this case, the drive shaft that connects the gearbox to the rear differential is also called the propshaft. Typically, a driveshaft assembly consists of a driveshaft, a slip joint, and one or more cardan joints. The drive shaft is used to transmit the driving force generated by the engine to the axles. So-called half shafts connect the rear differential to the rear wheels. In other words, there are several different types of driveshafts used in the automotive industry: one-piece driveshafts, two-piece driveshafts, and sleeve-type driveshafts.

In addition, motorcycles, power boats, locomotives, and bicycles still use the term. Above all, there is no doubt that the drive shaft, as a mechanical component, has greatly improved our industry and our daily life. It will be favored in more fields in the future.