suspension systems

Thammasat University Automotive Engineering (Suspension systems)

Chapter 9 Suspension Systems

Fundamental principles Types of suspension Types of springs Shock absorber types Front suspension types & components Rear suspension types & components Suspension system layouts Suspension system procedures


Suspension

system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels

serve a dual purpose contributing to the car's handling and braking for good active safety and

driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle well

isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations

Suspension force Unsprung weight

Dampening


Types of suspension

Solid axle Dead axle


Independent suspension

Rear independent suspension



Rear wheel drive independent suspension

Adaptive air suspension


Adaptive air suspension is an electronically controlled air suspension system with a

continuously adaptive damping system.

The data from sensors on the axles and acceleration sensors on the body is evaluated in

the adaptive air suspension's central control unit.

The computer controls the adjustment of the individual shock absorbers in milliseconds

depending on driving situation.

Provided no higher damping forces required

Adaptive air suspension operation


Types of springs

Coil springs


Types of springs

Leaf springs


Torsion bars


Rubber springs


Shock absorber types

Hydraulic shock absorbers



Gas-pressurized shock absorbers


Load-adjustable shock absorbers Manual adjustable-rate shock absorbers


Electronic adjustable-rate shock absorbers

Automatic load-adjustable shock absorbers


Front suspension types & components

Strut suspension


Short/long arm suspension


Torsion bar suspension


Rear suspension types & components

Rigid axle leaf spring suspension Rigid axle coil spring suspension


Independent type suspension Rigid non-drive suspension


Suspension system layouts

Driven rear suspension layouts Non-driven rear suspension layouts


Independent rear suspension layouts Front suspension layouts

Bushes/bushings Arms & linkages



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