Analysis of Rear Suspension Geometry of an ATV

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | 05 | Page : –
    By

    Mayank Sanjay Gupta,

  • Yash Nitin Sharma,

  • Hari Vasudevan,

  • Vinayak H. Khatawate,

  1. UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle Mumbai, Maharashtra,
  2. UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  3. Principal, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  4. Associate Professor, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

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This study explores the design and optimization of a rear suspension system for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), aiming to enhance damping performance while minimizing variations in track width and wheelbase. The research involves precisely configuring parameters such as camber, toe, and wheel travel to achieve ideal suspension geometry. This includes minimizing the impact of roll angle on toe angle variation and investigating the influence of suspension kinematics on roll center height and migration. A comparative assessment of trailing arm and H-arm suspensions revealed that a trailing arm system with two control links offers superior maneuverability and ride comfort. The initial design, modeled in SolidWorks and refined with Lotus suspension software, balances on-road and off-road performance. The optimized geometry, validated with Lotus Shark, significantly enhances handling, comfort, and overall performance, particularly in challenging terrains.

Keywords: Suspension; Optimization; All-terrain vehicle (ATV), Vehicle Stability.

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Mayank Sanjay Gupta, Yash Nitin Sharma, Hari Vasudevan, Vinayak H. Khatawate. Analysis of Rear Suspension Geometry of an ATV. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(05):-.
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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
05
Received 16/01/2025
Accepted 04/03/2025
Published 10/07/2025
Publication Time 175 Days
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