<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Neidhart type suspension units composed of metal-elastomer torsion springs can be a good alternative to steel helical springs in applications such as vibration absorbers or vehicle suspension systems. Assembling this type of spring requires initial preload of the elastomeric working elements, which determines their operating properties. The results of experimental tests and numerical simulations concerning the preload of elastomeric working elements in Neidhart type suspension units are presented in the paper. The performed research made it possible to propose a new calculation model for determining the preload force value acting on the elastomeric cylindrical elements applied in this type of suspension unit. The results obtained using the proposed model exhibit good convergence with FEM simulation results within the range of the tested geometrical and material properties.</p></abstract>

Neidhart type suspension units composed of metal-elastomer torsion springs can be a good alternative to steel helical springs in applications such as vibration absorbers or vehicle suspension systems. Assembling this type of spring requires initial preload of the elastomeric working elements, which determines their operating properties. The results of experimental tests and numerical simulations concerning the preload of elastomeric working elements in Neidhart type suspension units are presented in the paper. The performed research made it possible to propose a new calculation model for determining the preload force value acting on the elastomeric cylindrical elements applied in this type of suspension unit. The results obtained using the proposed model exhibit good convergence with FEM simulation results within the range of the tested geometrical and material properties.

A Study of the Preload Force in Metal-Elastomer Torsion Springs

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Department of Machine Design and Technology, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków,

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Department of Strength and Fatigue of Materials and Structures, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków,

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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Neidhart type suspension units composed of metal-elastomer torsion springs can be a good alternative to steel helical springs in applications such as vibration...

A Study of the Preload Force in Metal-Elastomer Torsion Springs

Pubblicato online: 28 dic 2016

Pagine: 300 - 305

Ricevuto: 10 giu 2016

Accettato: 02 dic 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ama-2016-0047

Parole chiave
Hyperelastic Materials, Neidhart Spring, Metal-Elastomer Spring

© 2016 Bialystok University of Technology

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

A Study of the Preload Force in Metal-Elastomer Torsion Springs

Pubblicato online: 28 dic 2016

Pagine: 300 - 305

Ricevuto: 10 giu 2016

Accettato: 02 dic 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ama-2016-0047

Parole chiaveHyperelastic Materials, Neidhart Spring, Metal-Elastomer Spring

© 2016 Bialystok University of Technology

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Hyperelastic Materials, Neidhart Spring, Metal-Elastomer Spring