Faculty Advisor
Onal, Cagdas Denizel
Abstract
This project focuses on the design, development, evaluation, and analysis of an adjustable vehicle suspension system. The proposed design is accomplished through the modification of a double-triangulated four-bar linkage suspension. The modifications allow the upper links of the suspension system to change vertical position on-the-fly, to meet operator preference. The position change alters suspension geometry and therefore the performance characteristics of the vehicle; specifically the anti-squat which impacts vehicle sag and therefore traction. Through video motion analysis of a prototype vehicle before and after the proposed design modifications, we rigorously evaluated the effect of the adjustable suspension system.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
April 2015
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Mechanical Engineering