Analysis of elastic characteristics of a transverse leaf spring with high-static-low-dynamic stiffness
Zhen Liu
A variable-stiffness transverse leaf spring offers clear advantages in lightweight design, load-bearing capability, and vibration mitigation, indicating strong potential for broad application. However, the shock-vibration attenuation of conventional leaf springs is typically below 80%, which limits the ride comfort of leaf-spring suspensions under impact excitation. In this study, a high-static–low-dynamic stiffness (HSLDS) transverse leaf spring is proposed, and its elastic characteristics are