1.
drive mechanism; drive unit; driving gear
The mechanism that produces or transmits the power to move a machine or vehicle, such as a drivetrain or motor assembly.
駆動装置が故障した。
The drive mechanism broke down.
この機械の駆動装置を点検する。
to inspect this machine's drive mechanism.
電気自動車の駆動装置は、従来のものと大きく異なる。
The drive mechanism of an electric car differs greatly from conventional ones.
Composed of 駆動 ('drive, actuation') + 装置 ('device, apparatus'). A technical term for the part of a machine that generates or transmits motion.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 駆動装置を制御する: to control the drive mechanism
- 油圧駆動装置: hydraulic drive system