Advantages and disadvantages of various suspension systems
In the process of looking at a car and buying a car, we often see such as McPherson, double wishbone, multi-link, double-link, four-link, torsion beam, trailer Trailing arm and other front and rear suspension systems. These professional terms are dizzying to look at. Some people simply ignore it. In fact, the car suspension system is an extremely important reference for choosing a car. It determines the stability, comfort and safety of the car. It is one of the key components of the car.
Detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various suspension forms
In simple terms, the suspension system refers to the entire support system consisting of the springs between the body and the tires and the connection between the shock absorber and the frame. The function of the suspension system is to support the body and improve the feeling of driving and riding, because the use of different suspension systems will make the driver and passengers feel different when the vehicle is running.
Now, most manufacturers advertise how good their handling is and how comfortable the ride is, no matter what kind of suspension system they assemble on their models. This kind of propaganda also makes drivers misunderstood to some extent, and there are some reasons. Accident caused by loss of vehicle control. Generally speaking, the suspension system of a car is divided into two types, namely, the non-independent suspension and the independent suspension. Because people have higher and higher requirements for the handling and riding comfort of the car, the non-independent suspension system has been gradually eliminated.
Definition:
1. Non-independent suspension system
The structural feature of the non-independent suspension system is that the wheels on both sides are connected by an integral frame, and the wheels together with the axle are suspended under the frame or the body through the elastic suspension system. The non-independent suspension system has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, high strength, easy maintenance, and small changes in front wheel alignment during driving. However, due to its poor comfort and handling stability, it is basically no longer used in modern cars. , mostly used in trucks and buses.
