Active Suspension System

Active Suspension System An active suspension is a type of automotive suspension on a vehicle. It uses an onboard system to control the vertical movement of the vehicle's wheels relative to the chassis or vehicle body rather than the passive suspension provided by large springs where the movement is determined entirely by the road surface.    Passive Suspension    Active  Suspension  A  passive suspension  system is one in which the characteristics of the components (springs and dampers) are fixed. Passive suspension  design is a compromise between vehicle handling and ride comfort. In an  active suspension , the  passive  damper or both the  passive  damper and spring are replaced with a force actuator. There are  three  basic  types of suspension  components: linkages, springs, and shock absorbers. Active suspension systems (also known as Computerized Ride ...