Rear Suspension (and Stabilization) for Small Vehicle

[sneakypete]

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.

 

[GregLocock]

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

 

[sneakypete]

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.


SneakyPete