INVESTIGATION OF FLUIDICALLY CONTROLLED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR TRACKED VEHICLES

The use of fluidic components in a hydropneumatic suspension system is expected to significantly improve certain performance characteristics of the suspension system. Several candidate variable damping and variable springing systems are discussed. The damping and springing parameters are functions of relative position (between the wheel and the vehicle body), relative velocity, and vertical acceleration of the vehicle body. A mathematical model is derived for each candidate system. A brief performance analysis of selected systems is presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  Purdue University

  School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  West Lafayette, IN  United States  47907

  Army Tank-Automotive Command

  Warren, MI  United States  48090
• Authors:
  • Eberle, W R
  • Steele, M M
• Publication Date: 1975-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 96 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Assessments; Computer programming; Damping (Physics); Diodes; Dynamic tests; Feasibility analysis; Fluid dynamics; Fluidics; Hydraulics; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Mechanical acceleration; Pneumatic equipment; Spring; Suspension system components; Suspension systems; Tracked vehicles; Turbulence; Velocity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic analysis; Experimental design; Models
• Old TRIS Terms: Fluidic control; Pneumatic devices; Pneumatic systems
• Subject Areas: Finance; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00136669
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt., TACOM-TR-12072
• Contract Numbers: DAAE07-75-M-2119
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 13 1976 12:00AM