Abstract: The deformation of reeds in automotive hydraulic shock absorbers
is analyzed with the finite element method. Combination of
different thick reeds mounted on different supports is
studied. The computational results show the deformation of the
overlapped reeds is not always equal to the sum of deflection of
single reed under any conditions. Experimental results prove
computational results to be correct and computational method
effective. The method of analysis and view of point can provide
reference to the design and manufacture of hydraulic shock
absorbers using reeds.
Key words: Hydraulic
shock absorber Reed Finite element method
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This project
is supported by Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning. Manuscript received on
September 16, 1999; revised manuscript March 3, 2000
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