Advanced Air Suspension
ArvinMeritor’s unique approach to air suspension
allows for cost-effective fitment in vehicles that otherwise would
not have been considered for this feature. The patented design is
the first air suspension system to have infinitely variable spring
rate adjustment. Due to the scalable design, ArvinMeritor’s air
suspension can be a direct replacement for a standard coil spring,
but can also feature more advanced options for up-level or high-line
vehicles. When combined with an active damping system as described
below, it provides an unparalleled range of suspension tuning
options and possibilities. On SUVs, pick-ups and minivans, the
suspension can be lowered for improved ease of entry and egress. The
ability to operate the vehicle at lowered ride heights at speed is
also an option for improved stability and fuel economy.
Benefits:
- Continuously variable spring rate
- Actively controls ride height for
load management
- Low-frequency active body control
delivers improved ride, handling and safety
- Provides modularity and scalability
for a high-performance, cost-effective solutions
- Provides best-in-class performance
at a competitive price
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Active Air Suspension System
Provides continuously variable spring rate adjustment. Test results verify that the system can create up to a 3-to-1 spring rate change in under 100 milliseconds, providing low-frequency active body control for improved ride, handling and stability. The system uses many of the same components of a standard air suspension system. This provides modularity and scalability, which results in a high-performance, cost-effective solution built upon proven technology.
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