traction differential
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differential — [1] The temperature or pressure difference between cut in and cut out temperature or pressure of a control. [2] A unit that takes the power of the rotating driveshaft at right angles to the rear axle and passes it to the axle. It will not only… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Differential (mechanical device) — For other uses, see Differential. A cutaway view of an automotive final drive unit which contains the differential Input … Wikipedia
Traction control system — A traction control system (TCS), also known as Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro hydraulic systems, designed to prevent loss of traction of the driven road wheels, and… … Wikipedia
differential gear — Mach. 1. differential (def. 7). 2. any of various comparable arrangements of gears, as an epicyclic train. [1885 90] * * * In automotive mechanics, a gear arrangement that transmits power from the engine to a pair of driving wheels, dividing the… … Universalium
Locking differential — A locking differential, diff lock or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential may provide increased traction compared to a standard, or open differential by restricting each of the two wheels on an… … Wikipedia
Limited slip differential — A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset… … Wikipedia
Haldex Traction — AB is a division of the Swedish manufacturing company Haldex AB. It specialises in the development and manufacture of All Wheel Drive systems. Haldex is currently producing their fourth generation AWD system called, by saab, XWD (Cross Wheel… … Wikipedia
Electronic Differential — The main purpose of the electronic differential is to substitute the mechanical differential in multi drive systems providing the demanded torque for each driving wheel and allowing different wheel speeds.When cornering, the inner and outer… … Wikipedia
locking differential — A differential with the ability for locking together the two half shafts, thus putting the differential out of action and greatly improving traction. In a non locking differential if one wheel was stuck in snow and spinning, the other wheel would … Dictionary of automotive terms
Citroën Traction Avant — Manufacturer Citroën Also called Citroën 7CV Citroën 11CV Citroën 15CV Citroën Light 15 (UK) Citroën Big Fifteen (UK) Citroën Big Six … Wikipedia
