Title :
The Performance Improvements of Train Suspension Systems with Inerters
Author :
Wang, Fu-Cheng ; Yu, Chung-Huang ; Chang, Mong-Lon ; Hsu, Mowson
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Nat. Taiwan Univ., Taipei
Abstract :
This paper investigates the performance benefits of train suspension systems employing a new mechanical network element, called inerter. Combined with traditional passive suspension elements - dampers and springs, inerter is shown to be capable of improving the performance, in terms of the passenger comfort, system dynamics and stability (safety), of the train suspension systems. Furthermore, a motor-driven platform is constructed to test the properties of suspension struts with inerters
Keywords :
locomotives; shock absorbers; springs (mechanical); dampers; inerters; mechanical network element; passive suspension elements; springs; suspension struts; train suspension systems; Damping; Equations; Impedance; Mechanical engineering; Mechanical systems; Passive networks; Shock absorbers; Springs; Stability; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Decision and Control, 2006 45th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0171-2
DOI :
10.1109/CDC.2006.377606
