Automotive Knowledge-Shock Absorption System

In modern society, cars have become one of the main tools for people to travel. With the continuous development of science and technology, the performance and comfort of automobiles are also improving. Among them, automotive damping system, as an important part of the car, is of great significance for improving driving comfort and safety. In this paper, we will introduce the principles and types of automotive damping system and its role in automobile driving in detail.

First of all, let's understand the principle of automotive damping system. In the process of driving, the car will be affected by uneven road surface, speed change and other factors, which will make the body vibration. This vibration will not only affect the driver's driving experience, but also cause damage to the car parts. In order to reduce this vibration, automotive engineers design shock absorbers to make the car ride smoother by absorbing and reducing the vibration of the body.

Automotive shock absorber systems are divided into two main categories: hydraulic shock absorbers and pneumatic shock absorbers. Hydraulic shock absorbers are the most common type of shock absorber, and their principle of operation is to achieve changes in damping force through the flow of hydraulic fluid between the piston and cylinder barrel, thereby reducing body vibration. Pneumatic shock absorbers use air pressure to achieve changes in damping force, the advantages of which are simple structure, easy maintenance, but the range of damping force adjustment is small.

The role of automobile damping system in driving is mainly reflected in the following aspects:   

1. Improve driving comfort: shock absorbers can effectively reduce body vibration, so that drivers feel a smoother driving experience in the driving process. At the same time, the damping force of the shock absorber can be automatically adjusted according to the road conditions and speed, so that the car can maintain good driving stability in different road conditions.

2. Protect auto parts: During the process of driving, the vibration of the car body will impact the engine, transmission and other key parts, which may lead to wear and tear or even damage of the parts over a long period of time. Shock absorbers can effectively reduce this impact and extend the service life of auto parts.

3. Improve driving safety: the damping force of the shock absorber can be automatically adjusted according to the road surface conditions and speed, so that the car can maintain good driving stability in different road conditions. In addition, the shock absorber can also reduce the vehicle in the emergency braking or sharp turns produced by the lateral tilt and tail phenomenon, improve driving safety.

4. Reduce energy consumption: shock absorbers can reduce body vibration, reduce the air resistance of the vehicle in the process of driving, thus reducing energy consumption. In addition, the automatic adjustment function of the shock absorber can also adjust the damping force according to the speed and road conditions, so that the car at different speeds can maintain lower energy consumption.

5. Improve handling performance: The automatic adjustment function of the shock absorber can make the car maintain good driving stability under different road conditions, thus improving the handling performance. In addition, the shock absorber can also reduce the vehicle in the emergency braking or sharp cornering produced by the lateral tilt and tail phenomenon, further improve the handling performance.

In short, as an important part of the automobile, the automobile shock absorber system is of great significance in improving driving comfort and safety. With the continuous development of science and technology, the future automotive vibration damping system will be more intelligent and efficient, bringing more convenience and safety for people's travel.