include/vamos/body/Differential.h

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//  Differential.h - the differential gear system of the drivetrain.
//
//  Copyright (C) 2001--2004 Sam Varner
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//  This file is part of Vamos Automotive Simulator.
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#ifndef _DIFFERENTIAL_H_
#define _DIFFERENTIAL_H_

namespace Vamos_Body
{
  // The differential gear system of the drivetrain.
  class Differential
  {
        // The differential's gear ratio.
        double m_final_drive;

        double m_anti_slip;

        // The angular speeds of the wheels.
        double m_left_wheel_speed;
        double m_right_wheel_speed;

        double m_left_wheel_torque;
        double m_right_wheel_torque;

        double get_anti_slip_torque () const;

  public:
        Differential (double final_drive, double anti_slip);

        double get_driveshaft_speed (double left_wheel_speed, 
                                                                 double right_wheel_speed);

        void find_wheel_torques (double driveshaft_torque);
        double left_wheel_torque () const { return m_left_wheel_torque; }
        double right_wheel_torque () const { return m_right_wheel_torque; }
  };
}

#endif // not _DIFFERENTIAL_H_

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