The kinematic optimization of the multi-link suspension mechanisms used for the rear axle of the motor vehicles

Proceedings of the Romanian Academy Series A - Mathematics Physics Technical Sciences Information Science

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 244-253

  Alexandru, Cǎtǎlin ^a  

^a TRANSILVANIA UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV   (Romania)

Author keywords

Kinematics; Motor vehicle; Optimization; Rear axle; Suspension mechanism

Indexed keywords

EID: 80054993616     PISSN: 14549069     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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