RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Kovanda, Jan
T1 Proposal for a Wheel Suspension Mechanism with Controlled Characteristics
JF Transactions on Transport Sciences
YR 2010
VO 3
IS 3
SP 115
OP 120
DO 10.2478/v10158-010-0016-y
UL https://tots.upol.cz/artkey/tot-201003-0004.php
AB This article presents the design of an overconstrained suspension mechanism based on five-link suspension. The system contains kinematic joints with a simple on-off control system, which enables it to change the kinematic scheme and, consequently, the suspension characteristics (the longitudinal and lateral movement of the wheel centre point, steering angle, camber and caster angle, etc.). A wheel suspension mechanism with controlled characteristics enables the adaption of suspension behavior according to the driving situation and an optimization of the vehicle dynamics, handling and comfort.