Shock Absorbers
What they are?
What are they used for?
It is a device built with a chromed shaft and two steel tubes
It is responsible for absorbing any strong impact to prevent it from being transferred to passengers.
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Parts of a shock absorber
Hydraulic Cylinder
Reserve tube
is in charge of damping the oscillations of the springs.
It works on the principles of hydraulics.
It is the tube shown on the outside of the shock absorber
Is full of oil inside
Compression tube
compresses the oil
Steel Shaft
Is set on the edge
It serves as support by anchoring the vehicle.
Piston
Moves when fluid is forced through the holes
is always full of oil.
Insulating material of rubber
They are between the suspension and the bodywork
They help to prevent vibration and noise between the vehicle body and the shock absorber.
They are a key element in security
Ensure the smooth running of the vehicle
They protect from blows
It protects from vibrations
Control movements to convert kinetic to thermal energy.
Fit into the chassis and wheels of the vehicle
Inertia
Inertial Shock Absorbers are those in which Newton’s first law is fulfilled: all body remain at rest or in motion uniform in a straight line unless you are forced to change your status by action on of an external force