Vehicle Suspension Link Positioning for Damper Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronically controlled dampers in vehicle stabilizers are prone to damage from obstacles while the vehicle is moving, necessitating protection without a complex configuration.
Innovation Solution
Positioning at least a portion of each suspension link in front of the corresponding electronically controlled damper, ensuring that the damper is protected from objects flying from the front and rear, while maintaining a compact configuration that interlocks with the suspension mechanism and stabilizer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronically controlled dampers are installed at the connection portions of the stabilizer, then the stiffness adjustment capability and ride quality are improved, but the vulnerability to damage from flying obstacles increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces suspension links as intermediary protective elements positioned between the flying obstacles and the electronically controlled dampers. These links serve as a physical barrier that intercepts obstacles before they can reach the vulnerable damper components, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining damper accessibility for stiffness adjustment and protecting against environmental hazards
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the suspension link is positioned in front of the electronically controlled damper, then the protection from flying obstacles is improved, but the space arrangement and potential interference with other components may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension link performs multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as a structural component for wheel support, a protective barrier for the damper, and a spatial organizer that prevents interference between components. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by achieving protection without adding separate protective structures that would increase complexity
3Reliability
If a protective structure is added for the damper, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity and configuration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protective function with the existing suspension link structure, combining two functions (structural support and protective barrier) into a single integrated component. This eliminates the need for separate protective structures, thereby improving reliability while avoiding increased configuration complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration effectively prevents damage to the dampers from flying objects, enhancing their reliability and maintaining a compact, interference-free arrangement with other vehicle components.
Implementation Method 1
The torsion bar generates a force resisting the tilting of the vehicle in the body roll direction
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes wheels, suspension links, a torsion bar, and electronically controlled dampers. The suspension links support the wheels. The torsion bar generates a force to resist a tilting of the vehicle in the body roll direction. The electronic control dampers connect the torsion bar to the suspension links. At least a portion of each suspension links is located in front of the corresponding electronically controlled damper.