Structural additions for boosting lateral effectiveness

Details Structural additions for boosting lateral effectiveness Structural additions for boosting lateral effectiveness

1993-07-14

1995-03-28

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

180905, B62D 722

Patent

active

054010578

ABSTRACT:
Structural Additions for Boosting Lateral Effectiveness improves on existing suspension systems to resist car-body rotation during turns around curves. Lateral structural additions increase the separation of springs and shock absorbers to increase a vehicle's rotational stiffness against rolls caused by lateral inertial forces. Vertical structural additions change the magnitude and direction of the moment that causes a vehicle's body to roll. The combination of lateral and vertical structural additions allows the design of vehicle suspension systems that can provide simultaneously smooth ride and good turning performance.

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Business Week, Jun. 14, 1993, p. 89, "Spain's Tilt Train is a Low-Tech Oldie That Keeps on Rollin'".

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