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 serves as a main foundation and base for alignment for the chassis.Types:
1. Conventional frame
2. Semi integral frame
3. 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:
1. Car,2. Truck,
3. Tractor,
4. Delivery van,
5. Jeep,
6. Bus, etc..,