direct drive
A mechanism where the force or torque from a prime mover is transmitted directly to…A mechanism where the force or torque from a prime mover is transmitted directly to the effector device (such as the drive wheels of a vehicle) without any intermediate couplings such as a gear train or a belt.
Meaning
1 senses(attributive, often)A mechanism where the force or torque from a prime mover is transmitted directly to the effector device (such as the drive wheels of a vehicle) without any intermediate couplings such as a gear train or a belt.
Forms
plural: direct drives| Singular | direct drive |
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See also
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