Air Suspension System

AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
Table of Contents
Air Suspension System  Diagram Of Air Suspension System :

 Components Of Air Suspension
I. Characteristics of air springs:
System
II. Types Of Air Spring :  Construction of Air Suspension
 Working of Air Suspension
III.Types of air suspension:
 Difference Between Air Suspension
i. (i) Bellow type air suspension System And Rigid Suspension
(Spring): System
 Advantages of air suspension:
ii. (ii) Piston type air suspension
 Disadvantages of Air Suspension
(Spring):
System
iii. (iii) Elotlgated bellows air spring:  Application of Air suspension
System :
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Air springs are used in air suspension systems. The
installation and configuration of air suspension
systems varies for different makes and models but
the underlying principle remains the same.
The metal spring (coil or leaf) is removed, and an
airbag also referred to as an air spring, is inserted or
fabricated to fit in the place of the factory spring.
When air pressure is supplied to the airbag, the
suspension can be adjusted either up or down (lifted
or lowered).
CONT.
Air spring is nothing but flexible bellows, usually
made from textile-reinforced rubber, containing
compressed air which is used to carry the load on
vehicles. The air pressure inflates the bellows and
raises the chassis from the axle.
Air springs have elasticity or “springiness” when it is
compressed. It is used on many heavy-duty trucks,
trailers, and buses on the road today.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AIR
SPRINGS:
1. They are soft if the vehicle is not loaded but the stiffness increases when the load
is increased by increasing the air pressure inside the chamber. So, it gives the
optimum riding comfort when the vehicle is lightly loaded and fully loaded
conditions.
2. The height of the vehicle is kept constant by varying the air pressure whenever the
load variation occurs.
3. Air springs increase vehicle stability by absorbing road shock.
4. Air spring systems are designed to maximize safe load-carrying capacity, stability,
and overall ride quality.
TYPES OF AIR SPRING :
Three basic types of air springs are available as follows.
the double-convoluted,
the tapered-sleeve, an
the rolling-sleeve.
DOUBLE-CONVOLUTED
The double-convoluted design looks like small tires
kept one over the other.
These type of air springs generally has more load
capacity, a shorter stroke, and a more progressive
spring rate which is best suited for use on most front
suspensions where the spring sits considerably inboard
of the suspension’s load point.
This has the effect of multiplying load capacity
requirements while dividing travel requirements.
TAPERED-SLEEVE AND ROLLING-SLEEVE
Tapered- and rolling-sleeve air springs are smaller in
diameter with a longer stroke and a more linear spring rate. the tapered-sleeve,
They are best suited for most rear-end applications because
there has more travel requirements and fewer load-capacity
requirements.
Devices for controlling the air pressure and compressors for
compressing air are required in the air spring suspensions.
These systems generally employ small, electric, or engine-
driven air compressors which sometimes fill an on-board air
receiver tank that stores compressed air for use in the future
without delay. But the suspension system is more complex.
The electronically modulated air suspension is incorporated
along with air spring in modern vehicles.
TYPES OF AIR SUSPENSION:
The following are different types of air suspension systems based on the design of
air spring used.
Bellow type air suspension

Piston type air suspension
Elongated bellows air suspension
BELLOW TYPE AIR
SUSPENSION (SPRING)
This type of spring consists of rubber

bellows. The bellows are made into
circular sections having two
convolutions for proper functioning as
shown in Figure. So, a bellow type air
suspension replaces the coil spring.
PISTON TYPE AIR SUSPENSION
(SPRING):
This spring has a metal-air container in the
form of an inverted drum. The drum is
connected to the frame.
A sliding piston is connected to the lower
wishbone. A flexible diaphragm provides a
seal.
The diaphragm is tightly connected at its
outer circumference to the lip of the drum
and at the center to the piston.
ELOTLGATED BELLOWS AIR
SPRING:
When this system of suspension is
employed to the rear axle of the vehicle,
then elongated bellows are used. These
bellows are of approximately rectangular in
shape but they are with semi-circular ends
having generally two convolutions. These
elbows are arranged between the rear axle
and the frame of the vehicle. To resist the
torques and thrusts, the radius rods are used
at the rear axle.
CONSTRUCTION OF AIR
SUSPENSION :
The layout of an air suspension system
have air springs, which may be either the
bellows-type or the piston type, are
mounted on the same position where
generally the coil springs are mounted.
It also consists of an air compressor, air
accumulator, relief valve, lift control
valve, leveling valve, and pipeline.
THE AIR SUPPLY
The air supply system consists of the engine air
compressor, the air tanks, air valves and air lines. The
engine air compressor supplies air for all the air
equipment on the vehicle. The pressure delivered by
the compressor varies. The air supply was
maintained135 psi.
Dash gauges are present that will supply system
pressure information but all vehicles have what we
say to as a “pop off valve”. You can get the valve
“pop off” when the system reaches the maximum air
pressure.
AIR BAGS
They are simple rubber bladder that holds

air. Air bags are also mentioned to as air
bellows.
The air bags are located in the middle of
the frame of the vehicle and the vehicle
axles. Air bags are estimated for weight
and pressure capacities.
HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
Most of the HCVs are mechanical valves but
electronic height control mechanisms are also
available.
The HCV is fastened to the frame of the vehicle. An
L shaped linkage attaches the HCV to the axle. As
the axle moves up and down in relationship to the
frame, the linkage travels the valve or electronic
mechanism.
With mechanical valves, there is an airline from the
air supply to the HCV. There is an airline from the
HCV to the air bag or bags that it controls.
CONT.
The HCV also has an exhaust port. When the
connecting linkage travels up, the HCV links the
air supply to the air bags, inflating the bags.
When the connecting linkage moves down, the
HCV connects the air bags to the exhaust port,
shrinking the bags. This controls the height of
the vehicle.
If the Height Control is electronic, by means of

the control linkage moves up or down, an
electronic sensor propels information to an
electronic control. These controls will open or
close air solenoid valves as needed to inflate or
deflate the bags.
COMPONENTS OF AIR
SUSPENSION SYSTEM :
The components of the air suspension system are:
Air filter
Air Accumulator
Relief valve
Air spring
Lift control valve
Return valve
Supply line
WORKING OF AIR
SUSPENSION
An air compressor takes the atmospheric air through a filter and compresses it to a
pressure of about 240 MPa, at which pressure the air in the accumulator tank is
maintained, which is also provided with a safety relief valve. This high-pressure air
goes through the lift control valve and the leveling valves, to the air springs as
shown. Each air spring is filled with compressed air which supports the weight of the
vehicle. The air gets further compressed and absorbs the shock when the wheel
encounters a bump on the road.

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Air Suspension System  Diagram Of Air Suspension System :

Bellow type air suspension

This type of spring consists of rubber

They are simple rubber bladder that holds

If the Height Control is electronic, by means of

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