What are the types of Axle Shaft?

The types of Axle Shafts mainly include the following:

‌Drive shaft‌: Responsible for efficiently transmitting the power of the engine to the wheels to drive the car.

Drive shaft (or intermediate shaft): Establish a connection between the gearbox and the drive shaft to ensure that the power generated by the engine can be smoothly transmitted to the drive wheels.

‌Front and rear suspension shafts‌: Connect the wheels and the suspension system. The main function is to absorb road vibrations and prevent the suspension system from sinking excessively.

Crankshaft‌: The heart of the internal combustion engine, responsible for converting the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotational motion.

Steering shaft‌: Converts the turning action of the steering wheel into the steering of the front wheels, usually equipped with a universal joint with a sliding joint.

‌Shock absorber shaft‌: Connects the shock absorber to the body to reduce the vibration and impact of the body and suspension system during driving.

‌Classification and function of Axle Shafts‌:

‌Front axle and rear axle‌: Axle Shafts are mainly divided into two categories: front axle and rear axle. The front axle is usually responsible for steering, while the rear axle is responsible for driving.

‌Steering axle, drive axle, steering drive axle and supporting axle‌: According to the difference in the role played by the wheel on the axle, the Axle Shafts can be further divided into steering axle, drive axle, steering drive axle and supporting axle. Steering axle and supporting axle are classified as driven axles. The main function of the drive axle is to transmit the speed and torque of the transmission to the drive wheel, while the steering drive axle is responsible for both steering and power transmission‌.

‌Two-axle, three-axle and four-axle‌: Two-axle vehicles have one front axle and one rear axle, three-axle vehicles may have one front axle with two rear axles, or double front axles with a single rear axle, and four-axle vehicles have two front axles and two rear axles‌.

These classifications and types are not only about the structure of the vehicle, but also about performance and functional design. Understanding these basics will help you choose the right model and experience the convenience brought by technology‌.