Vehicle construction and
Components;
The
main components of an automobile refer to the following components;
·
Frame,
·
Chassis,
·
Body,
·
Power unit,
·
Transmission system.
An
automobile is made up of mainly two units, these are Chassis and Body.
“Frame”
+ “Base components” = “Chassis”
“Chassis” + “Body” = “Vehicle”
Frame :
The frame is the skeleton of the vehicle. It servers as a main
foundation and base for alignment for the chassis.
Types;
·
Conventional frame,
·
Semi integral frame;
·
Integral or untidiest frame.
Chassis;
If the frame contains the base components its called as
chassis. The components are like Engine, radiator, clutch, gearbox, silencer,
road wheels, fuel tank, wirings, differential units, etc..,
Body:
Body
is the superstructure of the vehicle and it is bolted to the chasis.
Types;
·
Car,
·
Truck,
·
Tractor,
·
Delivery van,
·
Jeep,
·
Bus, etc..,
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