air suspension
Cushioned vehicle ride
Air suspension is a vehicle suspension system that uses air-filled bags or bellows instead of traditional metal springs.
The air pressure can be adjusted to change ride height and stiffness: The luxury sedan's air suspension smoothed out every bump.
Common in heavy trucks, buses, and high-end automobiles, it allows drivers to raise the vehicle for rough terrain or lower it for highway efficiency.
Comfort over rough terrain
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- handlingTreatment or management
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- comfortEase or soothing relief
body roll · cornering · road feel · articulation · leveling · absorption · rebound · damping
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- bellowsHandheld device forcing air
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
- strutsWalks with swagger
- bagsFlexible carrying containers
pressure sensors · actuators · air tank · solenoids · fittings · dryer · manifold · relay
Structural support base
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- SUVsLarge passenger vehicles
trucks · buses · trailers · lowriders · towing · load capacity · heavy-duty · commercial vehicles
Distance from road to chassis
- pressureForce upon contact
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- settingsAdjustable device parameters
preload · stiffness · self-leveling · manual control · on-the-fly · lowering · raising · firmness
ride quality
Comfort over rough terrain
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- handlingTreatment or management
- stabilityResistance to displacement
comfort · body roll · cornering · road feel · articulation · leveling · absorption · rebound · damping · shock absorption
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
bags · pressure sensors · actuators · air tank · solenoids · fittings · dryer · manifold · relay · check valves
chassis
Structural support base
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
SUVs · trucks · buses · trailers · lowriders · towing · load capacity · heavy-duty · commercial vehicles · semi-trucks
ride height
Distance from road to chassis
- pressureForce upon contact
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
settings · preload · stiffness · self-leveling · manual control · on-the-fly · lowering · raising · firmness · sport mode
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