Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 44
ved, while the compensating action of the deviceis not at all impaired. Disadvantages of a Divided Axle Shaft.— The practice ofdividing the axle shaft, thus disconnecting the two wheels ofthe vehicle, is a source of weakness which was recognized andprovided against long since. Although,… … Fig. 28.—A Universal Joint Differential. The sprocket or spur drive turns the sleevewhich holds the gear case here shown in section. So long as travel is straight aheadneither pinion rotates on its axis, but as soon as a turn is made rotation begins, thusallowing compensation of the motion of the…
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