外文翻译---汽车底盘构造.docx

附 录 Ⅱ外文资料及翻译Automobile chassisstructureThe modern automobiles ,as you know ,evolved from the horse-drawn carriage which was gradually replaced in the early part of last century .Early automobiles even looked like carriages .As the automobile made a place for itself in our daily lives ,it also become more and more expensive to purchase ,use ,and maintain .Automobile expenses now account for a substantial portion of most family budgets .In fact ,one out of every four retail sales dollars goes for an automotive-related purchase.To make the best buy ,a consumer must understand how work and what kinds of attention they need to stay in good shape. Knowledge of the automobile is equally important for anyone considering employment in the automotive industry .This chapter will begin the study of the automobile with an examination of its major components-frame ,body ,engine , drivetrain ,and chassis .Chassis The term chassis describes all the parts of the automobile under the body .The chassis forms the main structure of the modern automobile .A large number of designs in pressed-steel frame form a skeleton on which the engine ,wheels ,axle assemblies ,transmission ,steering mechanism ,brakes ,and suspension members are mounted .During the manufacturing process the body is flexibly bolted to the chassis . The major components of the basic chassis are the frame ,engine, drivetrain ,wheels ,tires ,steering , brakes ,suspension and steering-everything needed to drive the car .In addition, several other systems are mounted to the chassis assembly .The wheels of the automobile are connected to the frame t by a system of springs ,shock absorbers ,and linkages that make up the car’s suspension system .The suspension system absorbs road shocks as the vehicle travels over rough roads and holds the tire and wheel in correct alignment with the car and the road .It also allows the tires and wheels to move up and down relative to the body over bumps and chuckholes.Another important chassi