noun
drive assembly; driving mechanism
Technical term for the mechanical components that transmit power to move a machine or vehicle. Used in engineering and automotive contexts.
このロボットの駆動装置は非常に精密に作られている。
The drive assembly of this robot is made with great precision.
車の駆動装置に異常があると、走行中に異音がすることがある。
If there is a problem with the car's driving mechanism, it may make unusual noises while driving.
Compound of 駆動 (drive, propulsion) and 装置 (device, apparatus). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows standard Sino-Japanese technical word formation.