Development and Analysis of a Prototype Controllable Suspension 972691
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, etc., 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.
Citation: Ramsbottom, M. and Crolla, D., "Development and Analysis of a Prototype Controllable Suspension," SAE Technical Paper 972691, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/972691. Download Citation
Author(s):
M. Ramsbottom, D. A. Crolla
Affiliated:
University of Leeds
Pages: 11
Event:
1997 SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Electronic Steering and Suspension Systems-PT-77
Related Topics:
Commercial vehicles
Suspension systems
Control systems
Springs
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Comfort
Roads and highways
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