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A chassis (plural: "chassis") consists of a framework
Frame (vehicle)

A frame is the main structure of an automobile chassis. All other components fasten to it....
 that supports an inanimate object, analogous to an animal
Animal

Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the Kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life....
's skeleton
Skeleton

In biology, a skeleton is a rigid framework that provides protection and structure in many types of animal, particularly those of the phylum Chordata and of the superphylum Ecdysozoa....
, for example in a motor vehicle
Motor vehicle

A motor vehicle is a machine which incorporates a wikt:motor , and which is used for transportation. The internal combustion engine is the most common motor choice, although electric motors or other types are sometimes used....
 or a firearm
Firearm

A firearm is a tool that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion. The firing is achieved by the gases produced through rapid, confined combustion of a propellant....
.

he case of vehicles, the term chassis means the frame
Frame (vehicle)

A frame is the main structure of an automobile chassis. All other components fasten to it....
 plus the "running gear" like engine
Engine

An engine is a mechanical device that produces some form of output from a given input.An engine whose purpose is to produce kinetic energy output from a fuel is called a Wiktionary:prime mover; alternatively, a motor is a device which produces kinetic energy from a preprocessed "fuel" ....
, transmission
Transmission (mechanics)

Using the principle of mechanical advantage, transmissions provide a speed-torque conversion from a higher speed motor to a slower but more forceful output or vice-versa....
, driveshaft
Driveshaft

A drive shaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft, or Universal joint#History shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them....
, differential, and suspension
Suspension (vehicle)

Suspension is the term given to the system of spring , shock absorbers and Linkage that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose ? contributing to the car's car handling and brake for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road no...
. A body (sometimes referred to as "coachwork
Coachwork

Coachwork is the car body style of a motor vehicle which is built around a chassis, rather than being of monocoque construction. Another word is carrossery ....
"), which is usually not necessary for integrity of the structure, is built on the chassis to complete the vehicle.






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A chassis (plural: "chassis") consists of a framework
Frame (vehicle)

A frame is the main structure of an automobile chassis. All other components fasten to it....
 that supports an inanimate object, analogous to an animal
Animal

Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the Kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life....
's skeleton
Skeleton

In biology, a skeleton is a rigid framework that provides protection and structure in many types of animal, particularly those of the phylum Chordata and of the superphylum Ecdysozoa....
, for example in a motor vehicle
Motor vehicle

A motor vehicle is a machine which incorporates a wikt:motor , and which is used for transportation. The internal combustion engine is the most common motor choice, although electric motors or other types are sometimes used....
 or a firearm
Firearm

A firearm is a tool that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion. The firing is achieved by the gases produced through rapid, confined combustion of a propellant....
.

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In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the frame
Frame (vehicle)

A frame is the main structure of an automobile chassis. All other components fasten to it....
 plus the "running gear" like engine
Engine

An engine is a mechanical device that produces some form of output from a given input.An engine whose purpose is to produce kinetic energy output from a fuel is called a Wiktionary:prime mover; alternatively, a motor is a device which produces kinetic energy from a preprocessed "fuel" ....
, transmission
Transmission (mechanics)

Using the principle of mechanical advantage, transmissions provide a speed-torque conversion from a higher speed motor to a slower but more forceful output or vice-versa....
, driveshaft
Driveshaft

A drive shaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft, or Universal joint#History shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them....
, differential, and suspension
Suspension (vehicle)

Suspension is the term given to the system of spring , shock absorbers and Linkage that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose ? contributing to the car's car handling and brake for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road no...
. A body (sometimes referred to as "coachwork
Coachwork

Coachwork is the car body style of a motor vehicle which is built around a chassis, rather than being of monocoque construction. Another word is carrossery ....
"), which is usually not necessary for integrity of the structure, is built on the chassis to complete the vehicle. Commercial vehicle manufacturers may have “chassis only”, “cowl and chassis”, as well as "cab and chassis" versions that can be outfitted with specialized bodies. These include motor homes
Recreational vehicle

In North American English the term recreational vehicle, and its acronym RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both a vehicle and a temporary travel home....
, fire engines
Fire apparatus

A fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires, by transporting firefighters to the scene, and providing them with access, water or other equipment....
, ambulance
Ambulance

file:Ambulancebroomfieldhospital.jpgfile:C12 air ambulance.jpgfile:Scilly Isles Ambulance Service alongside Tresco quay.jpgAn ambulance is a vehicle for transporting sick or injured people, to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury....
s, box truck
Box truck

A box truck, also known as a cube truck, cube van, bob truck, box van, or straight truck, is a truck with a cube-shaped cargo area....
s, etc.

Jeep Fc 160 Cowlandchassis
  • A tank
    Tank

    A tank is a Continuous track, armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility and Military tactics Offensive and defence capabilities....
    's chassis (hull
    Hull (watercraft)

    A hull is the watertight body of a ship or boat. It is a central concept in floating vessels as it provides the buoyancy that keeps the vessel from sinking....
    ) comprises the bottom part of the tank, which includes the tracks
    Caterpillar track

    File:279-7.jpgContinuous tracks are large tracks used on the so-called caterpillar tanks, engineering vehicle and certain other off-road vehicles....
    , power plant, driver's seat, and crew compartment. This describes the lower hull, although common usage of "tank chassis" might include the upper hull to mean the tank without the gun turret
    Gun turret

    A gun turret is a device that protects the crew or mechanism of a artillery and at the same time lets the weapon be aimed and fired in many directions....
    . Tank chassis often serve as basis for tank-converted platforms such as armored personnel carriers, combat engineering vehicle
    Combat engineering vehicle

    Combat engineering vehicles are armoured vehicles built for engineering work on the battlefield or for the transportation of sappers....
    s, etc.


  • A chassis in a television
    Television

    Television is a widely used telecommunication mass-media for transmitting and receiving moving , either monochrome or color, usually accompanied by sound....
    , radio
    Radio

    Radio is the transmission of signals, by modulation of electromagnetic radiation with frequency below those of visible light.Electromagnetic radiation radio propagation by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space....
    , or other electronic device consists of the metal frame on which the circuit boards and other electronics are mounted. In the absence of a metal frame the chassis refers to the circuit boards and components themselves, not the physical structure.


  • In computer
    Computer

    A computer is a machine that manipulates Data according to a list of Code .The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid-20th century , although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier....
    s, the chassis refers to the rigid framework onto which the motherboard
    Motherboard

    A motherboard is the central printed circuit board in some complex electronic systems, such as modern personal computers. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard, system board, or, on Apple Inc....
    , memory
    Computer storage

    Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, refers to computer components, devices, and recording medium that retain digital data used for computing for some interval of time....
    , disk drives, and other equipment are mounted. It also supports the shell-like case: the housing that protects all of the vital internal equipment from dust, moisture, and tampering. The term "case modding
    Case modding

    Case modification is the modification of a Computer case , or a video game console chassis. Modifying a computer case in any non-standard way is considered a case mod....
    " refers to the artistic styling of otherwise rather functional and plain computer encasings. Main article: computer case
    Computer case

    A computer case is the enclosure that contains the main components of a computer. It has also been erroneously called the CPU, however this is an entirely different component....
     for personal machines or rack mount
    19-inch rack

    A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple electronics modules. Each module has a front panel that is wide, including edges or ears that protrude on each side which allow the module to be fastened to the rack frame with screws....
     for commercial grade servers.


See also

  • Frame (vehicle)
    Frame (vehicle)

    A frame is the main structure of an automobile chassis. All other components fasten to it....
  • Backbone chassis
    Backbone chassis

    Backbone chassis is a type of an automobile construction chassis that is similar to the body-on-frame design. Instead of a two-dimensional ladder type structure, it consists of a strong tubular backbone that connects the front and rear Suspension attachment areas....
  • Body-on-frame
    Body-on-frame

    Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. Mounting a separate body to a rigid frame which supports the drivetrain was the original method of building automobiles, and its use continues to this day....
  • Monocoque
    Monocoque

    Monocoque, from Greek language for single and French for shell , is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin....
    , structural shell, instead of a structural frame
  • 19-inch rack
    19-inch rack

    A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple electronics modules. Each module has a front panel that is wide, including edges or ears that protrude on each side which allow the module to be fastened to the rack frame with screws....