Patent ID: 7110926
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A method for determining coil spring force line range corresponding to specific damper friction values using a force field generator mechanism to mimic a spring by using the determined force line range in coil spring design, said method comprising: securing said mechanism to a suspension system including a damper; providing a controller for controlling at least one actuator leg of said mechanism for exerting force between upper and lower seats of said mechanism; performing a capability study of said mechanism; determining a desired coil spring force line position based upon said capability study; activating said mechanism to generate a desired coil spring force line based upon said desired coil spring force line position; performing damper friction measurements for determining a coil spring force line position for minimizing damper friction; determining said coil spring force line range based upon said damper friction measurements; and designing a coil spring based upon said coil spring force line range.