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A chassis (plural: "chassis") (, {Link without Title} ) consists of a framework that supports an inanimate object, analogous to an Animal 's Skeleton , for example in a Motor Vehicle or a Firearm .


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In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the Frame plus the "running gear" like Engine , Transmission , Driveshaft , Differential , and Suspension . A body (sometimes referred to as " Coachwork "), 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 , Fire Engines , Ambulance s, Box Truck s, etc.

  • A Tank 's chassis ( Hull ) comprises the bottom part of the tank, which includes the Tracks , 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 . Tank chassis often serve as basis for tank-converted platforms such as Armored Personnel Carrier s, Combat Engineering Vehicle s, etc.


  • A chassis in a Television , Radio , or other electronic device consists of the metal frame on which the Circuit Board s 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.


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