What is a Car Differential?
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A car differential is a mechanism that allows the left and right or upper and lower drive wheels to rotate at different speeds. It consists of left and right axle gears, planetary gears, and a gear carrier. The structure of a car differential includes a differential housing, axle gears, two planetary gears, and a gear carrier. The differential enables the left and right drive wheels to rotate at different speeds and is installed to adjust the speed difference between the left and right wheels. The functions of a car differential are: 1. To distribute torque between the two output shafts; 2. To ensure the two output shafts rotate at different angular velocities; 3. To ensure power transmission to each drive wheel under various motion conditions; 4. To prevent tire slippage on the ground. Car differentials can be categorized by their working characteristics into gear-type differentials and anti-slip differentials.