Concept Design of a Double Wishbone Suspension in Fusion 360

Dive into the world of vehicle suspension design with this hands-on, project-based course! Learn the fundamentals of creating a robust and effective double wishbone suspension system, the most prevalent front suspension setup in modern cars. This course is ideal for automotive engineers looking to enhance their skills, engineering students seeking practical knowledge, and automotive enthusiasts with a solid engineering background.

You'll gain a deep understanding of the suspension design methodology and philosophy, covering everything from initial concepts to detailed calculations.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll learn:

• Suspension Fundamentals: Explore the core principles of vehicle suspensions.
• Kinematics of 4-Bar Linkages: Master the kinematics of a 4-bar linkage, a key component in many suspension systems.
• Double Wishbone System Construction: Understand the construction and function of a double wishbone suspension.
• Design Process & Project Walkthrough: Follow a comprehensive design process through a real-world project.
• Vehicle Specification Interpretation: Learn how to decipher vehicle specifications and translate them into a design plan.
• 3D Modeling & Component Placement: Master the art of setting important points in 3D, including wheel end location, ball pin and pivot design, and steering point location.
• Shock Absorber Placement: Learn optimal locations for shock absorber mounting.
• Control Arm Design: Delve into the design considerations for both upper control arms and lower control arms.
• Design Calculations & Analyses: Perform essential design calculations and analyses.
• Ride Frequency & Ride Rate: Understand and calculate ride frequency, arrival wheel center rate, and ride rate.
• Spring Rate Calculation & Design: Calculate the spring rate, design the spring, and set specifications.
• Damper Specification: Learn how to create specifications for the damper.
• Parametric Sketching: Utilize parametric sketching to simulate suspension articulation kinematics.
• Roll Center Location: Determine the roll center location in a front view.
• Roll Stiffness & Caster/Kingpin Inclination: Calculate roll stiffness from springs and understand caster and kingpin inclination.
• Force Analyses: Perform scrub force analyses of suspension members.

This is a workshop/practical course, emphasizing hands-on design experience. You'll actively participate in the design process, following along with the walkthrough to solidify your understanding. Develop a deep understanding of how to design a complete suspension system and perform concept-level analysis to set it up effectively.