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Compare Hotch kiss drive with torque tube drive & justify their use in relevant transmission systems
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Sr No. | Hotchkiss Drive | Torque Tube Drive |
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1 | Open type Propeller shaft is used | Propeller shaft is enclosed inside tube called torque tube. |
2 | Two universal joints are used one at front end & other is at rear end of Propeller shaft | Only one universal joint is used at front end of Propeller shaft. |
3 | Slip joint is used to accommodate change in length of Propeller shaft. | No slip joint is used. |
4 | Torque reaction, driving thrust ,side thrust, weight of body & braking torque are taken by leaf spring | Weight of body & side thrust are taken by leaf spring. Torque reaction, driving thrust & braking torque are taken by torque tube. |
5 | Bracket is providing at front end of leaf spring. | Shackle is provided at both end of leaf spring. |
6 | Centre axis of Propeller shaft & bevel pinion shaft is not coinciding when axle moves up & down. | Axis of Propellershaft & bevel pinion shaft coincides always. |
7 | Application:-Heavy Vehicles truck, Jeep & buses | Application:-In light motor vehicle, SUV, cars, Military vehicles |
8 | Propellershaft can be easily remove | Whole assembly of torque tube member should be remove for removing propeller shaft. |