SUSPENSION

SYSTEM

MADE BY
PAWAN KUMAR (2K12/ME/121)
PRASHANT MATHUR (2K12/ME/124)

CONTENT
SOURCES AND GUIDANCE
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
BASIC COMPONENTS OF SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
CLASSIFICATION OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
OBJECTIVE OF WORK
WORK CARRIED OUT
CONCLUSION

SOURCES AND GUIDANCE

www.frost.com
Auto.howstuffworks.com
http://benthamscience.com
/
www.edmunds.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
/Suspension_(vehicle)

SUSPENSION
Suspension is the term
given to a system of
springs
,
shock
absorbers and linkages
that connects a vehicle
to its wheels.
Suspension systems serve a dual purpose
contributing to the vehicle's road holding /
handlingandbrakingfor good active safety
and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle
occupants comfortable and reasonably well

BASIC COMPONENTS OF
SUSPENSION

Spring:-For absorbing
the kinetic energy
produced
due to
jerks and shocks.
Damper:-For damping
the
vibrations
produced
in
the
spring.

FLUID FLOW
IN DAMPER

CLASSIFICATION
OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Dependent
Suspension
System-In
disturbance of one wheel gets transmitted to
other side also and hence both wheel
dependent on the other. It has got solid rigid
between the two wheels of an axle.

this
the
are
link

Independent
Suspension System-In this
disturbance of one wheel is restricted to get
transmitted on the other side and hence both
wheels are independent of each other.

Dependent
Independent

Difference between
Dependent and Independent
Suspension System

OBJECTIVE OF WORK
Maintain correct vehicle height.
Reduce the effect of shock forces.
Maintain correct wheel alignment.
Support vehicle weight.
Keep the tires in contact with the road
all the time.

WORK CARRIED OUT

Earlier dependent suspension system was
used, but now independent suspension
system has been introduced.
Air suspension is lighter but in the past has
performed less well and was more
expensive. Over the years price has fallen
and performance has improved. Now
experiments are being carried out to reduce
the leakage of air due to compressor failure
and friction in air suspension and make it
more efficient.

CONCLUSION
Suspension system carries major
fraction of vehicle weight. Use of
lighter material can reduce the
weight and improve the
performance. Thats why Air
suspension system is being
preferred.