Cross-drive steering transmission
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A cross-drive steering transmission is a transmission which is used in tracked vehicle
s to allow precise and energy efficient steering.
It consists of the following main parts:
Tracked vehicle
A tracked vehicle is a vehicle that runs on continuous tracks instead of wheels...
s to allow precise and energy efficient steering.
It consists of the following main parts:
- Two identical single-stage planetary gearings
- a differential
- a hydraulic pumpHydraulic pumpHydraulic pumps are used in hydraulic drive systems and can be hydrostatic or hydrodynamic.Hydrostatic pumps are positive displacement pumps while hydrodynamic pumps can be fixed displacement pumps, in which the displacement cannot be adjusted, or variable displacement pumps, which have a more...
connected to the engine (similar to an oil pump of cars) - a hydraulic motorHydraulic motorA hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement . The hydraulic motor is the rotary counterpart of the hydraulic cylinder....
powered by the hydraulic pump - hydraulic control valves