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What is a Suspension System?
What is a Suspension System?
A Suspension System is a set of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that cushion a vehicle from uneven road conditions, such as potholes, bumps, and uneven ground. While driving, the wheels may experience high, instantaneous forces from the road, and must absorb the energy to protect the passenger and the car from impacts. Vertical wheel travel, dampened by springs and shock absorbers, help achieve this. Modern passenger cars typically use independent suspension systems to allow individual wheels to be displaced without affecting the other wheels.
Some examples of independent suspension systems found on typical cars are provided below:
MacPherson Struct
MacPherson Struct
A common suspension system found on most passenger cars, consisting of one control arm and one struct / shock absorber. This system provides independent wheel travel, and contains fewer parts, but is not very adjustable.
Trailing Arm
Trailing Arm
This suspension system contains an axle which can travel about a pivot, and is commonly used on the rear axle of a motor vehicle. It is simple and compact, but does not handle lateral loads well.
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
A suspension system commonly found on racecars and off-road vehicles, consisting of a two linkages and a shock absorber. This system is stiffer and provides greater control over geometry, but is more complex. The double wishbone is common in Solar Car Racing, and is the system chosen for this project.
Individual Component Background
Individual Component Background
Previous Front Suspension System
Final Design of Front Suspension System
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