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Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

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I'm trying to design a suspension system for a small autonomous vehicle. (The vehicle frame is about two and a half feet tall, three feet long, and narrow enough to fit through most interior doorways.

After the initial prototype build of the first frame, it was suggested that I try to emulate an automotive suspension system to reduce the "wobble" our machine was experiencing.  

The problem is that I'm rather inexperienced, and I have almost no idea what actually goes into an automotive suspension system!  I'm more worried about the stabilization properties of suspension than I am about shock absorption.

Where can I find some general information on suspension systems to get me pointed in the right direction?  

Thanks in advance.

RE: Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

Websites:

I have looked at these and the signal to noise ratio is at least positive

http://members.fortunecity.com/suspdesign/

http://www.presspley.com/racecarresearc/roll.htm

For books see the thread further down

I'm designing a high mobility wheelchair at the moment - I'd be happy to discuss your project via email. Contact me via my website http://www.geocities.com/greglocock if you like.

Cheers

Greg Locock

RE: Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

(OP)
Greg,

Thanks for the info!  The sites you recommended will definitely help get me acquainted with suspension systems.

Look for mail in your inbox as well...

Thanks again.


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