Shape optimization of striker cap of automotive shock absorber

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2017 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 4 Issue 9

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Sonal K Talele, Dr.Rachayya R. Arakerimath

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V4I9P104

How to Cite?

Sonal K Talele, Dr.Rachayya R. Arakerimath, "Shape optimization of striker cap of automotive shock absorber," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 4,  no. 9, pp. 14-20, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V4I9P104

Abstract:

While driving the vehicle safety is very important. It is depended on the suspension of vehicle and breaking and other systems in vehicle .Comfort is very important for the driver and also the passengers and that comfort is dependent on the suspension system of the vehicle. Shock absorber plays most important role in suspension system which is connected to the wheels of vehicle. Shock absorber reduces the effect of impulse and road irregularity experienced while driving. Shock absorber of car used a striker cap. Automotive shock absorber have actively working cylinder of inner and outer cylinder. Striker cap is mounted on the outer cylinder. Cap is of U shaped which is forming the ring on outer cylinder. When that cap is fitted on damper pressure applied on top surface of cap and sometimes that cap is failed. So for meeting the current demand and minimizing the failure of cap we must have design the cap by changing some design parameters. Design of striker cap is prepared in CATIA V5 and CAE is done in ANSYS

Keywords:

Shock absorber, strut, damper, striker cap, FEA, Ansys

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