Can the Torsion Beam Break?

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DiChloe
07/25/25 5:18am
Torsion beams do not break. Working Principle of Torsion Beam: The working principle involves mounting the wheels of a non-independent suspension at both ends of a torsion beam. When one wheel moves up and down, it causes the torsion beam to pivot around the two red lines, thereby making the other wheel move accordingly. This reduces the tilting or swaying of the entire vehicle body. Applications of Torsion Beam: Vehicles equipped with this suspension system generally offer moderate stability and comfort. However, due to its simple construction and high load-bearing capacity, this suspension is commonly used in trucks, ordinary buses, small cars, and some other special vehicles.
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