Development of a Retractable Compressible Fluid Suspension System. Task 1

Abstract

A Suspension System for a Military Tracked Vehicle was developed using a compressible silicone based fluid to provide both springing and dampening. The Suspension System will allow full retraction of the track system. The lightweight system provides seventeen inches Joiner, four inches Rebound and a 3.5 g Load Capacity for a Static Loading of 5100 pounds each. Hydropneumatic suspension, Suspension systems, Military vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205083

Entities

People

  • Glenn R. Wendel

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Check Valves
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion
  • Fabrication
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Lubricants
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Physical Properties
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Relief Valves
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stresses

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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