Modular Air Suspension Thrust Module for Faster Tuning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing air suspension systems require complex tuning processes, which are labor-intensive and heavily dependent on the operator's experience, affecting the vehicle's ride comfort, stability, and performance.
Innovation Solution
The proposed air suspension system includes a standardized thrust module, modularization, and standardization of components such as air springs, shock absorbers, and connecting rod frames, allowing for easier adjustment and selection based on required suspension performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional air suspension system tuning methods are used, then the suspension performance can be adjusted, but the adjustment process becomes complex and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The air suspension system is divided into modular components including air springs, shock absorbers, thrust modules, and connecting rods. Each component can be independently selected and adjusted, transforming the complex system-wide tuning process into simpler component-level selections. The thrust module is further segmented into adjustable elements that can be configured to achieve desired suspension characteristics without complex overall system adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides multiple specifications for each component with different parameter ranges (e.g., air spring stiffness, shock absorber damping coefficients, thrust module force characteristics). By selecting components with appropriate parameter specifications rather than adjusting a single complex system, the tuning process is simplified while still achieving the desired suspension performance for different vehicle types and loading conditions.
2Productivity
If traditional air suspension system tuning methods are used, then the suspension performance can be customized, but the workload and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Components are pre-designed and pre-configured with standardized specifications and parameter ranges during the manufacturing phase. The thrust module, air springs, and shock absorbers come with predetermined performance characteristics that have been optimized in advance. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming field adjustments and allows rapid selection and assembly of appropriate components for different application requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular component design with standardized interfaces and multiple specification options enables the same basic component types to serve multiple vehicle types and suspension requirements. A single thrust module design can be configured for different applications by selecting from available specifications, reducing the need for custom-designed components and significantly reducing adjustment time and workload.
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AI summary
The present application discloses an air suspension system, including a frame for mounting a vehicle body, a bridge housing for mounting wheels, and air springs, shock absorbers, a connecting rod frame and a thrust module connected between the frame and the bridge housing. Since the thrust module is standardized, a suitable thrust module can be matched according to different working conditions, thereby making the complex suspension adjustment work lightweight.