Contents: General objectives to be met by vibration dampers in motor vehicles; Shock absorber development is reflected by suspension development; Requirements (specification) for the suspension vibration damper -- Functioning (load bearing/stiffness curve), Reliability and service life, Production costs, Weight; Typical designs -- McPherson spring strut and damper strut, Damper and spring support, Gas suspension and level control; Electronically controlled/regulated damping.
Trends in Shock Absorber Development
1988
28 pages
Report
No indication
English