Crankshaft vs. Driveshaft: What's the Difference?

A shaft that turns or is turned by a crank.

A rotating shaft that transmits mechanical power from a motor or an engine to a point or region of application.

A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

A shaft used to transmit rotary motion.

(of a straight bolt or rod) To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft.

A rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application.

A rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank

A rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application