leaf-spring suspension

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• Leaf spring — Originally called laminated or carriage spring , a leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. It is also one of the oldest forms of springing, dating back to medieval times.Sometimes referred to… …   Wikipedia

• leaf spring — noun long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together • Hypernyms: ↑spring * * * noun : a spring made of superposed strips, plates, or leaves * * * a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of… …   Useful english dictionary

• Corvette leaf spring — Since 1963, transverse leaf springs have been an integral part of the suspension of GM s Chevrolet Corvette. This article concerns the practical differences between leafs and coils, popular misconceptions, and the design considerations that led… …   Wikipedia

• Vertical volute spring suspension — During the 1930s, many innovations in components of light tanks would make US tanks considerably reliable. These included rubber bushed tracks, rear mounted radial engines and the vertical volute spring suspension. [ M2 Light Tank] A volute… …   Wikipedia

• leaf spring — noun A spring in the form of a curved length of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles. Syn: carriage spring, cart spring, laminated spring, semi elliptical spring …   Wiktionary

• leaf spring — a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal bracketed together: used in some suspension systems of carriages and automobiles. See illus. under spring. [1890 95] * * * …   Universalium

• Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving …   Wikipedia

• Leaf (disambiguation) — Leaf is an above ground plant organ specialized for photosynthesis.Leaf may also refer to:* Leaf (books), a single sheet, the left hand page of which is the verso, and right hand page is the rectoIn science: *Leaf node, part of a tree data… …   Wikipedia

• single-leaf spring — A suspension spring which has just one flexible beam …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Spring (device) — Helical or coil springs designed for tension Compression sp …   Wikipedia

• Suspension (motorcycle) — A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. The typical… …   Wikipedia