How Does a Car Differential Work?
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The working principle of a car differential is that when the car is moving straight, the planetary gears drive the half-shaft gears to rotate. When turning, the rotational speed of one side of the vehicle is slower than that of the other side. The internal gears of the differential allow for the overlapping of vehicle power, ensuring that one side rotates slower than the other, thus maintaining driving safety. Below is a detailed introduction: Types of Car Differentials: Car differentials are divided into three types: gear differential, limited-slip differential, and twin-worm differential. Structure of a Car Differential: The structure of a car differential consists of a differential case, half-shaft gears, two planetary gears, and a gear carrier.