leaf suspension
1Suspension (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 …
2Leaf (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… …
3Leaf 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… …
4Suspension (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… …
5leaf 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… …
6suspension, automobile — Elastic members designed to cushion the impact of road irregularities on a portion of an automotive vehicle. The members link the vehicle s tires with its suspended portion, and usually consist of springs and shock absorbers. Spring elements used …
7suspension aids — Items designed to reinforce the rear suspension when carrying heavy loads or towing trailers; they include: extra, single leaf springs, coil springs, and heavy duty spring dampers …
8leaf 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] * * * …
9leaf 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 …
10Corvette 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… …
