10-07-2012, 11:46 AM
Design and Fabrication of Regenerative Shock Absorber
ABSTRACT
Design and Fabrication of Regenerative Shock Absorber
In this project, it has been attempted to generate electricity with the help of the shockers used in the vehicle. A regenerative shock absorber is a type of shock absorber that converts parasitic intermittent linear motion and vibration into useful energy, such as electricity. Conventional shock absorbers simply dissipate this energy as heat.
When used in an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle the electricity generated by the shock absorber can be diverted to its power train to increase battery life. In non-electric vehicles the electricity can be used to power accessories such as air conditioning. Several different systems have been developed recently, though they are still in stages of development and not installed on production vehicles.
The system is controlled by an active mechanical and electronic system that optimizes the damping, providing a smoother ride than conventional shocks while generating electricity to recharge the batteries or operate electrical equipment.