Suspension, also known as suspension and shock absorption, is the mechanical structure that connects the wheel to the car body. The main function of the suspension is to slow down the impact between the body and the road surface, making the car more stable and making the car more comfortable. .
The types of suspension are divided into many types. As the technological level progresses, the suspension is gradually improving. From the type, it is divided into independent suspension and non-independent suspension. Here are two types of suspension.
Independent suspension means that each wheel has an independent elastic suspension system that is independent of each other and that the studios do not affect each other. Currently the mainstream independent suspensions are double-wishbone type, double-wishbone type, multi-link type and Mafo Fox.
Double-wishbone independent suspension named after the cross-shaped arms, due to its excellent sports support, Ferrari, Lamborghini and other supercar applications, known as the performance of the most outstanding type of suspension. Double-wishbone advantage Obviously, the disadvantages are also obvious, that is, the space is relatively large, and the structure is complex and the cost is high, so it is generally used in high-end vehicles.
The double-wishbone independent suspension is similar to the double-wishbone type, except that the crossarm does not cross. This type of suspension has both the excellent performance of a double-wishbone type and greatly reduces the production cost, so the double-wishbone independent suspension is Sports cars are widely used.
The multi-link independent suspension is a kind of integrated independent suspension composed of multiple connecting rods (usually 3-5). The multi-link independent suspension is stable, stable in steering, and comfortable. Relatively speaking, the cost is relatively low. Therefore, multi-link independent suspension is widely used in the front suspension of comfort models and the rear suspension of most models.
MacPherson independent suspension is the most popular type of suspension currently. It has the advantages of compact structure, simple and small space. It is the most widely used type of suspension. MacPherson independent suspension is characterized by economical and durable. The cost is low. But it can not be said that McPherson is a synonym for cheap, the famous Porsche 911 also used the former McPherson independent suspension.
Non-independent suspension, as its name suggests, does not have a relatively independent wheel structure and cannot independently filter bumps. Non-independent suspensions currently have multiple spring-type and torsion beam types.
The multiple spring-type structure is very simple, the cost is low, and its strength is relatively large, and it is applied to large-scale vehicles.
Torsion beam type non-independent independent suspension is the most common type of non-independent suspension. It is famous for installing a torsion beam between the left and right trailing arms. The torsion beam type non-independent independent suspension has a simple structure and small occupied space. It is widely used by some economic vehicles. The torsion beam has good directivity when it is tilted, and it is relatively strong in passing. It is also adopted by some high-passability off-road vehicles.
Different suspensions have different characteristics, and none of them are absolutely good or absolutely bad. Each type of car has a different performance. Therefore, suspension tuning is more important. Only after sufficient training can the suspension strength be achieved. The main suspension is the former McPherson independent suspension, followed by multi-link independent suspension, which can be paid attention to when buying a car.
