Integrated Approach for Development of Air Suspension System for a SUV Category Vehicle Using Analytical and Experimental Tools 2017-26-0340
Air suspension systems had been introduced in automobiles since 1950s. These systems are being explored to improve the ride comfort, handling stability and also serve as a medium for better cargo protection. These system are well developed for buses and high end passenger sedans, also have feasibility for adapting for wide range of configurations of suspension system and axle. Passenger cars and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) pickup category of vehicle offers different challenges such as space availability, spring selection and characterization that need to be addressed for successful implementation of air suspension in these category vehicles. This work defines methodology to implement air suspension system in SUV Pickup category vehicle. Paper work includes concept study, mathematical co-relation, and prediction of air spring characteristics and integration of experimental and analytical tool for development of air suspension system.
Citation: Bire, S., Pawar, P., and Saraf, M., "Integrated Approach for Development of Air Suspension System for a SUV Category Vehicle Using Analytical and Experimental Tools," SAE Technical Paper 2017-26-0340, 2017, https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-26-0340. Download Citation
Author(s):
Sarang Bire, Prashant R Pawar, M Saraf
Affiliated:
Automotive Research Association of India
Pages: 7
Event:
Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2017
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Suspension systems
Springs
Buses
Tools and equipment
Axles
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