Simulation and Experimental Study on Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Laterally Interconnected Air Suspension

Abstract:

Laterally interconnected air suspension can further improve air suspension performance. This paper presents the mathematical model of full vehicle and the test bench for laterally interconnected air suspension is established. Simulation and experimental results indicate that acceleration of sprung mass is reduced by laterally interconnecting the left and right air springs, and the larger pneumatic pipe diameter is, the better damping performance of the suspension will be. Compared with the conventional air suspension, laterally interconnected air suspension brings better ride comfort and driving stability for vehicles on uneven road.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 577)
• Pages: 273-276
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.577.273
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Hong Jiang*, Kuan Qian, Long Yu Ju, Zhen Cui
• Keywords: Air Suspension, Characteristic Analysis, Experimental Study, Laterally Interconnected

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