Archive for the ‘Automotive Chasis’ Category
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 |
1. Outline
In automotive suspension systems, the springs used are metallic springs and non-metallic springs
Metallic springs
Leaf springs
Coil springs
Torsion bar springs
Non-metallic springs
Rubber springs
Air springs
2. Leaf springs
Leaf springs are made of a number ...
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 |
The gears in the steering gear assembly not only steer the front wheels but, at the same time, they act as reduction gears, reducing steering wheel turning effort by increasing ...
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010 |
(1) MacPherson strut type
This is the most widely used independent suspension system for the front suspension of small and medium sized cars. This type is also used as the rear ...
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 |
1. Outline
Suspensions can be divided into the following two types according to their structures.
(1) Rigid axle suspensions Both wheels are supported by an axle housing or axle beam. Therefore, the ...
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 |
1. Sprung weight and unsprung weight
The body is supported by springs. The weight of the body, etc., which is supported by springs is called the sprung weight. On the other ...
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010 |
The suspension connects the body of the vehicle with the wheels, and carries out the following functions:
1.During running, it acts, together with the tires, to absorb and damp the various ...
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 |
Generally, a power steering system uses the power of the engine to drive the vane pump that generates hydraulic pressure. EHPS is a power steering system that uses a motor ...
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 |
A rotor rotates within a cam ring secured to the pump housing. There are grooves in the rotor and a vane plate built into the grooves. The outer circumference of ...
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 |
1. Line pressure optimal control
The ECT uses a throttle position sensor to detect the accelerator opening angle (load) and control the line pressure. The line pressure is controlled by using ...
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