Test Method of Suspension Kinematics and Compliance

Abstract:

For the wide use of the suspension K&C test rig, this paper presents the basic requirements of the vehicle suspension K&C test and provides a reference for unifying the test methods and the test standards. Then, it also gives the specific test specifications and requirements of the vertical wheel jump test, the roll test, the longitudinal force test, and the lateral force test. Finally, the main indicators of the suspension, the steering system and the tire can be obtained.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 278-280)
• Pages: 14-17
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.278-280.14
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Jun Zhan, Jiang Li Lu, Xin Guan
• Keywords: Suspension K&C Characteristics, Test Indicator, Test Method, Vehicle Engineering

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DOI: 10.4271/2004-01-2609