Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems

• Main Author: Bauer, Wolfgang (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Automotive engineering.; Automotive Engineering.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.

Hydropneumatic suspensions systems combine the excellent properties of gas springs with the favourable damping properties of hydraulic fluids. The advantages of these systems are particularly appropriate for automotive applications, such as passenger cars, trucks and agricultural equipment. In this...

Table of Contents:

• Suspension systems basics
• Spring and damping characteristics of hydropneumatic suspension systems
• Dimensioning of the hydropneumatic suspension hardware
• Hydraulic components design
• Level control
• Special functions of hydropneumatic suspension systems
• Design examples
• Important patents
• Looking into the future.