Problems and service of shock absorbers. The most common shortcomings of shock absorbers include wear of joints and seals. The latter fault allows an oil leak, …
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Telescopic shock absorbers
Modern passenger cars are often equipped with telescopic shock absorbers. Among the various shock absorbers of this type, one should distinguish telescopic shock absorbers- and …
The principle of the shock absorber
Shock absorbers
Shock absorbers dampen vibrations and reduce shocks, which are transferred to the bodywork as a result of deformation of elastic suspension elements when the wheels run over uneven road surfaces. …
Bus suspension
Construction of the front and rear air suspension of a Mercedes-Benz bus. Spring element (air spring) it is made in the form of a bellows with annular ribs. Such a bellows, made of rubber …
Pneumatic spring elements
Pneumatic spring elements used in some motor vehicles make it possible to adjust the spring hardness to the current load, while maintaining a constant height of the body in relation to the road. …
Rubber spring elements
Torsion bars
Torsion bars are also often used in the construction of independent wheel suspension of passenger cars and off-road vehicles. The principle of operation of torsion bars as a spring element is by use …
Advantages of coil springs
Coil springs
Coil springs. The coil spring as a spring is made of a steel rod coiled in the shape of a helix. The spring is compressed under load. The upper part of the spring-spring …