Suspension_Coil_Spring_and_Rubber_Insulators.pdf

Suspension Coil Spring and Rubber Insulators : Towards a Methodology of Global Design Michel LANGA and Abderrahman OUAKKA Allevard Rejna Autosuspensions – Sogefi Group Research and Technology Development Center, 201, Rue de Sin-le-Noble, BP. 629, 59506 Douai Cedex, France TEL:+33-3-27-99-28-69 FAX:+33-3-27-99-28-75 e-mail:michel.langa@ e-mail:abderrahman.ouakka@ Allevard Rejna Autosuspensions, a subsidiary of the Italian Sogefi Group, has developped a suspension coil spring rubber insulator system design methodology. The particular aim is to identify a more robust optimisation criteria, while seeking a compromise between ride comfort, handling and NVH.. Keywords : Suspension Coil Spring, MacPherson, Drift and Friction, Vibration Comfort. Optimizing the vehicle suspension system has a major role in improving ride comfort, active safety and vehicle reliability. Car-makers are indeed constantly seeking to improve vehicle ride and handling. This has to be achieved through solutions that allow a sufficient design margin and that take into account the multitude of parameters affecting ride comfort. 1. INTRODUCTION A good car suspension system should be perceptible by the customer in terms of vibrations and ride comfort. Source: Opel It should: • ensure optimum tire performance, They nevertheless have some drawbacks, well known • support the chassis, to car-makers, with regard to their