drive shaft
Plural
drive shafts
1
a mechanical component that transmits rotational power from the engine to the wheels or other driven components of a vehicle or machine
- The driveshaft in the car transfers power from the engine to the rear wheels, enabling forward motion.
- In a four-wheel-drive vehicle, the driveshaft transmits power to both the front and rear axles for improved traction.
- The driveshaft in a motorcycle connects the engine to the rear wheel, propelling the bike forward.
- Aircraft may have driveshafts connecting the engine to various components, such as the propeller or rotor system.
- Electric vehicles utilize a driveshaft to transfer power from the electric motor to the wheels for propulsion.