Design of Double Wishbone Suspension System of BAJA Vehicle
| Author(s) | : | Nayan Deshmukh, Vivek Singh Negi, Amit Deshpande |
| Institution | : | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhawa |
| Published In | : | Vol. 4, Issue 12 — December 2017 |
| Page No. | : | 852-859 |
| Domain | : | Engineering |
| Type | : | Research Paper |
| ISSN (Online) | : | 2348-4470 |
| ISSN (Print) | : | 2348-6406 |
— Independent motion of wheels, capable of navigating on uneven and bumpy road is important characteristicof suspension system for BAJA vehicle. The system connects the wheels with chassis by means of an assembly, whichprovides stiffness necessary to withstand shocks from roads. Suspension system dictates resistance to roll moment,understeer or oversteer characteristics and many other factors. In this way, it is directly responsible for handling ofvehicle and safety. The suspension design must be quite stiff in order to bear sudden shocks due to potholes, steep drops,etc. The suspension characteristics of vehicle aide in manueverablity and drive comfort. Therefore, correct design ofsystem is not only a matter of driver safety, but also a key factor in result of racing. The paper discusses various types ofsuspension systems suitable for BAJA vehicle, the design methodology and results achieved by simulation. It isparamount to select proper combination of spring and linkages to achieve optimum performance, with less weight. Thedesign of suspension system is iteration-based and requires correct compromise between comfort and performance, toprovide driver fatigue-less drive.
Nayan Deshmukh, Vivek Singh Negi, Amit Deshpande, “Design of Double Wishbone Suspension System of BAJA Vehicle”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 4, Issue 12, pp. 852-859, December 2017.
