Dynamic Analysis of A Multi-Link Suspension Mechanism with Compliant Joints

Authors

  • V. Totu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • C. Alexandru Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

motor vehicle, axle guiding linkage, dynamic analysis

Abstract

The increasingly growing demand for more comfortable cars imposes a new way for dynamic analysis of the axle guiding linkages, with the elaboration of models that are closer to the real mechanisms of the car. In this paper, the influence of the compliant joints on the dynamic behavior of the suspension system is approached, considering the axle guiding linkage used for an off-road vehicle. A half-car model is taken into consideration, which contains the suspension system of the rear axle. In the lack of front suspension, modeling a fictive spherical joint between the car body and ground ensures the equilibrium. The dynamic model has been tested in passing over the bumps regime. The dynamic analysis - simulation is performed by using the MBS environment ADAMS of MSC Software.

Author Biographies

V. Totu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment

C. Alexandru, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment

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Published

2013-05-27

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING