Active Suspension
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Suspension system
Suspension is the term given to the system of
springs, shock absorbers and linkages that
connects a vehicle to its wheels
Serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car's
handling and braking.
Keeps vehicle occupants comfortable and well
isolated from road noise, bumps, and
vibrations,etc
Need of suspension
system
Prevent the road shocks from being
transmitted to the vehicle parts
To keep the vehicle stable while in
motion.
Provides safe vehicle control and free
of irritating vibrations and reduce wear
and tear.
Suspension Parts
Frame
Suspension system
Steering system
Wheels
Fundamental components of
any suspension
Springs
Dampers
Anti-sway
bars
DIFFERENT SUSPENSION
SYSTEMS
Conventional
suspension system
Active suspension
system
Parameters that can be improved
by ACTIVE SUSPENSION
Ride Control
Height Control
Roll Control
COMPONENTS
An electronic control unit (ECU)
Sensors
Actuator
Adjustable shocks and springs
WORKING
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE - MODULES
Motion Module
Calculation Module
Interaction Module
SOFTWARE FLOWCHART
HARDWARE FLOWCHART
Sensors And Controller
Functions of Active Suspension
Improves driver control, safety and stability.
Eliminates sway and reduces roll on corners
Reduces axle wrap
Maximum safety
Absorbs load, rather than resisting it, thereby ensuring a
much more comfortable ride
Eliminates the need for fitting extra blades which harden
the ride
Better handling and control in windy and rough road
conditions
Minimize wear on tires, shocks, springs
Active Suspension Systems
Bose Suspension Magneto-Rheological
Technology
Bose Suspension Components
Linear Electromagnetic Motor
Responds quickly enough to counter the effects of bumps and road
irregularities
Power Amplifier
Sends power to the motor during extension and returns power during
retraction
Control Algorithms
Observe sensor measurements and send commands to the power
amplifiers
Bose Suspension System
Electromagnetic
motors-attached at
each wheel.
Main advantage of
electromagnetic
approach-faster
response
Comparison of Factory-Installed and Bose
Suspensions: Body Motion on Bump
Course
Bose Suspension System
Power amplifier delivers power to the motor
Control Algorithms uses sensor measurements
to instantaneously counteract road forces
Produces excellent ride quality and superior control
in the same system
Bose vs. Conventional
Suspension
Benefits of Bose Suspension
System
Superior comfort
Superior control
Reduces body roll during turns
Reduces need for camber roll during turns
Requires only 1/3 of the power needed by the
AC
Wider damping range than Magneto-Rheological
systems
Applications
System high end luxury
vehicles such as Lotus,
Infiniti, and Mercedes-
Benz
Used in F1 cars
The same technology has
been applied in Military
applications.
Magneto-Rheological Technology
Dampers contain magnetic particles suspended in fluid
Magnetic field within the fluid aligns particles
Creates resistance to movement and increases damping
Variable magnetic field creates more or less resistance as
needed
System can change up to 1000 times per second
Benefits of Magneto-
Rheological Technology
Improved road handling
Improved wheel control
Smoother ride than conventional systems
Reduces noise and virbations
Continuous range of damping
Applications
Currently offered on
Cadillac SRX and
Seville STS models.
Offered on the
Chevrolet Corvette for
the 2003 model year.
Mercedes S600
BMW 7 series
Disadvantages of Active
Suspension Systems
High initial cost
High repair costs
Complex systems
Complex
algorithms
Recent Developments
Supension products
developed by Öhlins Racing
AB in 2010
contd……..
Piezo TEMS
developed by Toyota
uses piezoelectric ceramics for a sensor
good drivability and vehicle stability can be
obtained with an improved riding comfort
Conclusion
Offer a wider range of comfort and
control
Reduce accidents
May eventually find their way into more
common production vehicles.
