What does automotive air suspension mean?
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Air suspension refers to the pneumatic suspension system in automobiles. The greatest advantage of air suspension is its ability to prevent severe vibrations during driving, allowing for easy adjustment of the vehicle's height to ensure ride comfort. This is the primary benefit of air suspension. When the vehicle is stationary, the system can lower the car's body, and upon starting, the chassis returns to its normal position. Air suspension consists of airbag springs, shock absorbers, an air tank, an air pump, four transmission pipelines, and pneumatic control software. Through an in-car controller, the system remotely inflates or deflates the airbags. When internal pressure sensors detect low air pressure, the air pump automatically refills the air tank, enabling free control of the vehicle's height. However, air suspension can encounter issues during use. Due to its high sealing requirements, the most common problem is air leakage. The airbag springs bear the vehicle's weight over time, leading to wear and eventual air leakage. Air suspension airbags have a specific load capacity; if the vehicle is overloaded, severe cases may result in airbag explosion. Additionally, if temperatures are too low, the airbags can freeze, causing issues such as inability to raise or lower, or failure to inflate, significantly affecting normal operation.
