Moog FCS 8-Post Vehicle Dynamics Rig
VIPER's custom-designed 8-post test rig represents the next generation
of suspension testing equipment. It has several advantages over today's
7-post rigs:
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Body actuators are pneumatic instead of hydraulic. This reduces
the force feedback (in the actuators) caused by body motions, so
inertial and aerodynamic forces are applied to the vehicle body more
accurately.
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The addition of an eighth actuator to the traditional seven
that are typically employed allows moments to be applied at both ends of the
vehicle simultaneously. Applying moments at just one end (as performed
by a 7-post) introduces artificial frame twist into the chassis, which
in turn affects the accuracy of the loads at the tire. The system can
be configured as a traditional seven-post as well.
- High-performance actuators are sized to test vehicles as large as
military-spec Humvees. This also translates to higher g-force capacity
when testing lighter vehicles.
- High-displacement actuators are well-suited for events such as rollover testing.
- Fully adjustable to easily handle vehicles in sizes ranging from racing karts to full-size SUVs.
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