ELETROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Objectives of Suspensions
To prevent the road shocks from being transmitted to the vehicle parts. To keep the vehicle stable while in motion by providing good road holding during driving cornering and braking. Provides safe vehicle control and free of irritating vibrations and reduce wear and tear.

COMMON SUSPENSIONS
Front Suspension Solid I-Beam Twin I-Beam MacPherson Strut Short-Long Arm Rear Suspension Non Independent Rear Leaf Springs Non Independent Rear Coil Springs Trailing Arm Beam

Solid I-Beam

Twin I-Beam

Used on trucks and other large vehicles Economical Simple design Low Maintenance Excellent load capacity Non-independent design Uncomfortable ride quality Poor handling

Found on many Ford trucks Forged, cast, or stamped axles Excellent load capacity Requires special equipment for alignment adjustments

Macpherson Strut

Short-Long Arm

One of the most popular systems One Control Arm Ideal for front wheel drive Light weight Economical Good ride quality and handling characteristics Used for both front and rear suspensions

Independent design Uses an upper and a lower control arm Uses either torsion bars or coil springs Good ride quality and handling characteristics Heavy and complex design requires a lot of space

Rear Leaf Springs

Rear Coil Springs

Non-independent design Similar to front solid I-beam axle Large load carrying capacity

Non-independent design Uses coils and control arms instead of leaf springs Good load carrying capacity

Trailing Arm

Rear Beam

Independent Design Uses individual lower control arms Uses coil springs and shocks Good ride quality

Non-independent design Stamped beam axles Uses coil springs and trailing arms Light and simple design

Active Suspension Systems

Bose Suspension Magneto-Rheological Technology

BOSE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Electromagnetic motors at each wheel instead of traditional shocks and struts. Sensors at various locations to detect body and suspension movement.
Comparison of Factory-Installed and Bose Suspensions: Body Motion on Bump Course

BOSE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Uses sensor measurements to instantaneously counteract road forces Produces excellent ride quality and superior control in the same system

BOSE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Linear Electromagnetic Motor

Responds quickly enough to counter the effects of bumps and road irregularities Sends power to the motor during extension and returns power during retraction Observe sensor measurements and send commands to the power amplifiers

Power Amplifier

Control Algorithms

Linear Electromagnetic Motor

Consists of magnets and coils of wire. When electrical power is applied to the coils, the motor retracts and extends.

(a) Conventional passive suspension system. (b)Electromagnetic suspension system.

BOSE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Linear motor

BENEFITS
Bose Suspension

Superior comfort Superior control Reduces body roll during turns Reduces need for camber roll during turns Requires only 1/3 of the power needed by the AC The system is regenerative

Disadvantages

High initial cost High repair costs Complex systems Requires high precision machinery and skilled workers

Applications
Bose Suspension System will be offered on high end luxury vehicles within the next 5 years. The same technology has been applied in Military applications.

Conclusion
Electromagnetic suspensions offer a wider range of comfort and control than most current suspension systems. Offers unmatched vehicle handling performance. May eventually find their way into more common production vehicles.

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