Development and Analysis of a Prototype Controllable Suspension University of Leeds

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Ramsbottom, M., author.

Conference Name:

1997 SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition (1997-08-06 : San Diego, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1997

Summary:

Persisting concerns regarding ride comfort, directional stability and more recently road damage have caused the manufacturers of commercial vehicles to consider controllable suspension systems.An electronically controllable adaptive suspension that comprises a variable spring rate system, switchable damping and load levelling is proposed as a cost-effective solution.This paper describes the aforementioned system and provides an outline of the design scheme for a prototype system; practical issues such as system configuration/detail, control system requirements, et cetera, are discussed. The system is evaluated analytically and both ride and handling modes are examined. In conclusion, performance capabilities are defined and cost-benefit issues addressed

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Publisher Number:

972691

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