What Components Make Up the Automotive Transmission System?
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The components of an automotive transmission system include the gearbox, main drive shaft, intermediate support bearing, front and rear axles, and wheel differential. The primary function of the transmission system is to transfer the power generated by the engine to the vehicle's driving wheels, thereby generating driving force and enabling the vehicle to travel at a certain speed. Off-road vehicles typically employ four-wheel drive, which necessitates the addition of a transfer case in the transmission system. The gearbox is responsible for changing the direction, speed, and torque of the vehicle. The main drive shaft transmits the force from the drive shaft to the left and right wheels via the differential. The intermediate support bearing serves as a support point for the drive shaft, cushioning the impact of uneven road surfaces. The front and rear axles convert the mechanical energy from the engine into kinetic energy to propel the vehicle. The wheel differential distributes power to both half-shafts while allowing them to rotate at different speeds, ensuring that the wheels can travel unequal distances in a pure rolling motion. The transfer case is a gear transmission system whose input shaft is directly or indirectly connected to the second shaft of the gearbox via a universal drive device, with multiple output shafts connected to each drive axle through respective drive mechanisms.