An axle that does not rotate nor is driven but merely forms a base upon which to
attach the wheels.
Also See:
beam axle. It contrasts with a
live axle.
A rear axle setup developed by Count de Dion in the 19th century in which the
driving wheels are attached to curved dead axle that
is attached to the frame by a central pivot, the
differential unit is bolted to the frame and is
connected to the driving wheels by drive axles using
universal joints. The De Dion system keeps the
wheels upright (the same as a live axle does), but
unsprung weight is reduced because the
differential is out of the axle. De Dion
suspension also leaves room around the
differential for inboard brakes, which can
further reduce unsprung weight.
A barracade marking device placed on a road to prevent travel in a particular
direction
A lever-activated mechanism that pushes the chain off
one sprocket of a bicycle
and onto another, thus changing the gear ratio.
Also See:
front derailleur
rear derailleur.
A vehicle brand of which the 1956-58 Adventurer models are
milestone cars.
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A model of automobile manufactured by General Motors' Cadillac division
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