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Article Information:
Dynamic Structure Optimization Design of Lower Control Arm Based on ESL
Lihui Zhao, Songlin Zheng, Jinzhi Feng and Qingquan Hong
Corresponding Author: Lihui Zhao
Key words: Double-wishbone suspension , dynamic optimization, equivalent static load, lower control arm, , , Vol. 4 , (22): 4871-4878 |
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| May 15, 2012 |
June 15, 2012 |
November 15, 2012 |
Structure optimization techniques under static load conditions have been widely used in
automotive industry for lightweight and performance improvement of modern cars. However, these static
load conditions could not represent all the severe situations of automobile parts which subjected to complex
loads varying with time, especially for lower control arm of front suspension. In this study, dynamic
optimization of lower control arm was performed by combing traditional static load optimization
techniques and multi-body dynamics by Equivalent Static Load (ESL). And the best draw-bead distribution
of the stamped lower control arm was attained. Comparing the MBD analysis results of the new design
derived from dynamic optimization and original structure, results show that the strength and stiffness was
increased significantly while the mass was almost unchanged. |
Cite this Reference:
Lihui Zhao, Songlin Zheng, Jinzhi Feng and Qingquan Hong, 2012. Dynamic Structure Optimization Design of Lower Control Arm Based on ESL.
Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 4(22): 4871-4878. |
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ISSN (Online): 2040-7467
ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 |
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