Les phénomènes vibratoires à haute fréquence dans les amortisseurs sont défavorables du point de vue de la qualité sonore du véhicule. Les efforts transmis de l’amortisseur à la caisse, situés dans une bande de fréquences entre 200 Hz et 800 Hz, sont responsables du bruit que l’on appelle « gloglottement ». Ce bruit nait dans l’amortisseur lorsque la voiture roule sur une route dégradée et se transmet à la caisse par voie solidienne. La compréhension du phénomène de gloglottement et sa prédiction nécessitent l’identification des mécanismes physiques qui vont générer des pics d’efforts et des vibrations hautes fréquences. Ceux-ci sont liés aux comportements de l’huile de l’amortisseur, des composants mécaniques internes et des interactions entre ces éléments. Les moyens mis en oeuvre pour cette étude sont d’une part le développement d’un modèle d’amortisseur qui prend en compte la modélisation de la dynamique des clapets, des effets de « stiction » des clapets, du frottement et des relations entre les pertes de charges et les débits. D’autre part, une campagne d’essais a permis de construire le modèle et de le valider. La simulation permet de reproduire les phénomènes physiques observés à la mesure et ainsi d’identifier les mécanismes à l’origine du bruit, comme l’ouverture du clapet à ressort et la « stiction » à l’ouverture du clapet anti-retour. La sensibilité de la réponse vibratoire haute fréquence du modèle vis-à-vis de ses paramètres est évaluée avec la méthode de Morris. De plus, des orientations sont données sur la valeur des paramètres de conception dans le but de minimiser les pics d’efforts générés par l’amortisseur. / High-frequency vibratory phenomena in shock absorbers are not suitable for the car sound quality. Forces (in the frequency range [200-800] Hz) transmitted from the shock absorber to the car body are responsible for the so-called "rattling noise". This structure-borne noise is starting from the shock absorber when the car drives over a rough road and is transmitted to the car body by structural transfer path. In order to understand and predict the phenomena, physical mechanisms generating high-frequency vibrations and peaks in the shock absorber response must be identified. These mechanisms are closely related to oil behaviour, internal mechanical components and interactions between all these elements. The present work consists on the one hand in modelling the shock absorber taking into account valve dynamics, valve stiction, friction and loss of pressure relations in the orifices. On the other hand, experimental shock absorber testing was conducted in order to build the model and to validate it. Model simulations reproduce observed phenomena in the experiments and helped us to identify the mechanisms leading to structure-borne noise, like spring valve opening and check-valve stiction. Sensitivity of the model response due to its input parameters was evaluated with Morris method. Moreover, some guidances are given in order to reduce the level of structure-borne noise generated by the shock absorber.

In this thesis, we deal with the design of a shock absorber variant for the type of main landing gear design of the aircraft WT10 Advantic. Then we focus on the design of the selected variant of the main landing gear. Next, we follow regulation CS-23 demands to calculate the load cases for the selected main lending gear. Then we design shock absorber based on the load during landing. We compile the equation of motion of the aircraft, which describes motion of the aircraft during landing, then we compute the equation. Finally, we focus on a stress analysis of the main landing gear and the shock absorber.

This paper is focused on MR dampers and its critical parts in term of damper`s durability, which seems to be a piston-rod seals, and it should find an ideal material combination of seal and MR fluid for increasing the damper`s life. The tests were conducted in modified pin-on-flat configuration, which was supposed to be more suitable for laboratory testing. There was tested and compared a suitable material for seals, like PTFE, NBR, SBR of polyurethanes. The article is also focused on MR fluids and its contribution to seal`s wear. The impact of particle concentration, wear of MR fluid and effect of modification of MR fluid was tested. It showed up, that the best material for seal is H-PU95FDA. The effect of particle concentration is negligible on seal`s wear, while effect of modification and wear of MR fluids are significantly higher.

Práce se zabývá návrhem jednoúčelového plně automatického zařízení pro automobilový průmysl, které dávkuje silikonovou směs do pouzdra snímače. V první části práce je řešen návrh mechanické části zařízení, zejména manipulátoru pro polohování dávkovací hlavy. K pohonu manipulátoru je využito pneumatických prvků, které jsou řízeny elektrickými signály. Druhá část práce se zabývá řízením stroje, které je realizováno pomocí PLC systému. Obsluha může ovládat zařízení nebo sledovat aktuální stav na dotykovém panelu. V závěru práce je prezentováno skutečné provedení zařízení a propojení s výrobní linkou.

This diploma thesis deals with the design of the front landing gear with steering nose leg and hydropneumatic shock absorber, designed for aircraft PS - 28 Cruiser. In the thesis there was created design of basic types of front landing gear and the best option was selected. The work is further elaborated design of hydropneumatic shock absorber and comparise with the measured load. At the end of the work it was created the structural design of the front landing gear.

Numerous spacecraft designs exist for exploring the surfaces of planetary bodies and each have their own advantages and disadvantages. All successful landings have been made by stationary landers or wheeled rovers that rely on one-time use mechanisms, such as crushable aluminum honeycomb shock absorbers or inflatable airbags, to reduce shock loading to the spacecraft during landing. The stationary lander is the simplest type of lander, but can only take data from one location. Wheeled rovers add complexity in exchange for mobility to explore different locations. Rovers are limited by the terrain they can traverse; rovers becoming stuck have ended missions. In contrast to rovers and stationary landers, hoppers explore by making multiple launch and landing hops. They have the advantage of being able to avoid terrain that would cause a rover to become stuck. A hopper may require a landing shock absorber that can reliably operate multiple times in harsh environments. Most terrestrial shock absorbers use hydraulic fluid, allowing for compact and inexpensive devices. Hydraulics have been used in space applications, but require thermal controls to maintain the proper fluid viscosity. They also require dynamic seals which, in the case of a leak, can degrade performance, shorten mission life, and contaminate sensitive science equipment. Leakage is also a concern in pressurized systems in space because missions can take decades from when a system is installed to when it actually is used. To address these issues, a pressurized metal bellows shock absorber is proposed. This shock absorber could operate at nearly any expected spacecraft environment. Metal bellows are designed to operate from cryogenic temperatures to several hundred degrees Celsius. A hermetically sealed system eliminates the risks of a system with seals. Metal bellows are in common use for terrestrial harsh environments and vacuum applications. Small metal bellows are used as dampers for pressure control systems with small displacements. Models for the dynamics of this device are developed and presented here. Starting from the ideal gas law, polytropic compression, and compressible flow through an orifice, differential equations of motion and pressure are derived. These equations are nonlinear for the displacements under consideration and are nondimensionalized to help provide insight. Equations for static equilibrium, maximum initial displacement bounds, and estimated natural frequency are presented. Metal bellows can operate as a passive damper with a simple orifice between the control volumes. Optimization is performed for the nondimensional model of a passive damper. Because the response is highly nonlinear, a method is developed to estimate a damping coefficient that is used as the objective function for this optimization. Feasibility of this concept is investigated through an example design problem using data from a metal bellows manufacturer as constraints. An optimal mass configuration is found that meets the design constraints. Performance can be improved over the passive system by adding control. The first control strategy involves a check valve, such that the effective orifice size varies between compression and extension. The next control strategy replaces the orifice with a control valve. Varying the valve opening and closing timing can achieve optimal performance. Finally, using the metal bellows as an actuator to help launch the hopper is investigated. While the valve is closed, the gas in the second volume is compressed. Then the valve is opened the hopper is launched. The results of this research show that a metal bellows device holds promise as a landing shock absorber and launch actuator to extend the range of hopper spacecraft.

Successful race teams rely heavily on track testing to search for the ideal suspension setup. As more restrictions are placed on the amount of on-track testing by major racing sanctioning bodies, such as NASCAR, teams have increased their attention to alternate testing methods to augment their track data and better understand the dynamics of their racecars. One popular alternate to track testing is 8-post dynamic shaker rig testing. Eight-post rig testing gives the team a better understanding of the vehicle's dynamics before they arrive at the race track, allowing them to use their limited track testing time more efficiently. While 8-post rig testing certainly is an attractive option, an extensive test matrix is often required to find the best suspension setups. To take full advantage of 8-post rig tests, more efficient experimental methods are needed. Since investigating shock absorber selection is often the most time-consuming task, this study focuses on developing more efficient methods to select the best shock absorber setups. This study develops a novel method that applies dynamic substructuring and system identification to generate a mathematical model that predicts the results of future tests as both command inputs and components are changed. This method is used to predict the results of 8-post rig tests as actuator commands and shock absorber forces are varied. The resulting model can then be coupled with shock absorber models to simulate how the vehicle response changes with shock absorber selection. This model can then be applied to experimental design. First, a physically-motivated nonlinear dynamic shock absorber model is developed, suitable for quickly fitting experimental data and implementing in simulation studies. Next, a system identification method to identify a vehicle model using experimental data is developed. The vehicle model is then used to predict response trends as shock absorber selection is varied. Comparison of simulation and experimental results show that this model can be used to predict the response levels for 8-post rig tests and aid in streamlining 8-post rig testing experimental designs. / Ph. D.

This master’s thesis is concerned of ride comfort. It uses MBS simulation software MSC Adams, especially its Car module. It contains simulations of ride over the road with obstacles that represent the everyday conditions in real traffic. The main area of focus is to find acceleration data that are present on the driver’s seat and co-driver’s seat in relation on specific suspension settings which affect the ride comfort.

The diploma thesis deals with the application of acoustic methods for evaluating the technical condition of the shock absorbers. Analysis of acoustic radiation during damping operation leads to the definition of a new non-contact diagnostic methodology that can determine the condition of the shock absorbers. The first part of the thesis focuses on the noise radiation of the shock absorbers, which is caused by discontinuous dumping. Further, the methods for the noise source localization available at The Institute of Machine and Industrial Design are described – with their functionalities, advantages and limitations. Based on all the information, an appropriate method is selected and used in the experimental part of this work. Then, aeration and removing the full volume of oil with damage of the shock absorber tube are caused (induced) on several types of the shocks. Noise radiation is measured by a microphone array and by a sound meter; the acoustic maps, frequency spectra and the synchronous filtration graphs are calculated from the measured data. From the differences in the acoustic radiations of each shock condition, a suitable diagnostic criterion for a specific shock absorber is defined. The final part discusses obtained results. Based on these results, a general diagnostic methodology, applicable to any type of shock absorber, is formulated.

The aim of this master thesis is modification of landing gear for accomplishment CS-23 regula-tion from that purpose, because landing gear in the use can't pass this type of certification. The first part examines the alternatives of landing gear with consideration optimal technical and eco-nomical difficulty. After finding optimal type of landing gear with shock absorber is there part of designing and computing the load. Last part of thesis is about stress analysis of whole con-cept and reconsidering final changes.