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Record 1 2006-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

de Dion axle: A rear axle setup developed by Count de Dion in the 19th century in which the driving wheels are attached to [a] 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.

OBS

de Dion axle: term extracted from the "Motor Vehicles=Véhicules automobiles" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

essieu de Dion : terme tiré du lexique «Motor Vehicles=Véhicules automobiles» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Spanish

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