Nonlinear modeling and analysis of a shock absorber with a bypass

Abstract

The model of a mono-tube shock absorber with a bypass is proposed in this paper. It is shown that the application of an additional flow passage (bypass) causes changes to the damping force characteristics when the excitation amplitudes are large. In such cases, the damping force values increase, thereby improving safety of the ride. For small excitation amplitudes, the shock absorber behaves in a similar fashion as shock absorbers without a bypass, ensuring a high comfort level of the ride on roads with smooth surfaces.