Mechanics glossary. 2013.
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
rate — of camber change rate of caster change rate of heat generation rate of track change amplitude rate critical cooling rate damping rate dynamic rate frequency rate overall steering rate ride rate … Mechanics glossary
Suspension trauma — Suspension trauma, also known as harness hang syndrome (HHS), is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time. If the person is strapped into a harness or tied to an upright object they will … Wikipedia
Suspension (motorcycle) — A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. The typical… … Wikipedia
suspension — [1] The assembly of springs, shock absorbers, torsion bars, joints, arms, etc., that cushions the shock of bumps on the road and serves to keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction. [2] A mixture of … Dictionary of automotive terms
suspension system — A system that cushions the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the bumps and shocks caused by the wheels moving over irregular road surfaces. Includes springs, shock absorbers, steering linkage, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
rate — See base interest rate burn rate charging rate conversion rate damping rate deflection rate discharge rate flat rate flat rate manual flow rate … Dictionary of automotive terms
rate suspension — See rising rate suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
suspension roll stiffness — the rate of change in the restoring couple exerted by the suspension of a pair of wheels on the sprung mass of the vehicle with respect to change in suspension roll angle … Mechanics glossary
suspension roll gradient — the rate of change in the suspension roll angle with respect to change in steady state lateral acceleration on a level road at a given trim and test conditions … Mechanics glossary
