Efficient method for calculating the composite stiffness of parabolic leaf springs with variable stiffness for vehicle rear suspension

DOI10.1155/2016/5169018MaRDI QIDQ1793261zbMATH OpenOpenAlexWikidataFDO

Authors Wenku Shi, Cheng Liu, Zhiyong Chen, Wei He, Qinghua Zu

Publication date 12 October 2018

Published in Mathematical Problems in Engineering (Search for Journal in Brave)

Copyright license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Full work available at URL https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5169018

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Rods (beams, columns, shafts, arches, rings, etc.) (74K10)

Review text

Summary: The composite stiffness of parabolic leaf springs with variable stiffness is difficult to calculate using traditional integral equations. Numerical integration or FEA may be used but will require computer-aided software and long calculation times. An efficient method for calculating the composite stiffness of parabolic leaf springs with variable stiffness is developed and evaluated to reduce the complexity of calculation and shorten the calculation time. A simplified model for double-leaf springs with variable stiffness is built, and a composite stiffness calculation method for the model is derived using displacement superposition and material deformation continuity. The proposed method can be applied on triple-leaf and multileaf springs. The accuracy of the calculation method is verified by the rig test and FEA analysis. Finally, several parameters that should be considered during the design process of springs are discussed. The rig test and FEA analytical results indicate that the calculated results are acceptable. The proposed method can provide guidance for the design and production of parabolic leaf springs with variable stiffness. The composite stiffness of the leaf spring can be calculated quickly and accurately when the basic parameters of the leaf spring are known.

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