Article | REF: BM5440 V1

Automobile steel suspension springs

Author: Jeanne CHONÉ

Publication date: January 10, 2007

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2.1 Spring in suspension

The suspension of a motor vehicle, also known as the "suspension system", is the set of components designed to dampen jolts and ensure the permanent grip of the wheels on the ground. The spring is one of its key components: it regulates the frequency of oscillation of the suspended mass and the amplitude of vertical movements. It is also one of the elements of comfort perceived by passengers [1] .

There are various types of automotive suspension, each with its own characteristics, strengths and limitations, which are briefly described here [2] . Steel coil springs...

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