The article presents the results of mass measurements of suspension components for 3 groups of passenger cars in order to determine the total unsprung mass of the suspensions in these vehicle groups and to compare it with the possibilities of estimating these masses using statistical relationships presented in the literature concerning older passenger car designs. Based on the conducted research, the percentage share of individual elements in the total unsprung mass is also presented.The car suspension performs several important functions, which means its role can be considered in several areas. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine