Lotus Suspension Analysis
Lotus Suspension Analysis provides a simple to use tool for the design and analysis of suspension geometry. Standard suspension types using indivdual default pre-filled templates provide easy creation of kinematic model, in either 2D or 3D modes.
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Features
- » Full vehicle suspension analysis capability
- » Compliant bush model
- » Instantaneous solution allows fully interactive model editing
- » Bespoke licensing and training options available
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Supported Technologies
Windows 95/98/ME,
Windows XP/2000/NT
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01953 608768
Flexibile licensing options are available, from outright software purchase to one month lease agreements.
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Additional Product Information
Lotus Suspension Analysis default template types include, Double Wishbones, Macpherson Struts, Trailing arm, Semi-trailing arm, Pull rod and Push rod damper actuation, 'A' fram and 'H' frame. Users can create and distribute their own unique templates.
Kinematic results include Camber Angle, Castor Angle, Toe, Kingpin Angle, Roll Centre Position, Damper Ratio, Spring Ratio, Track Change, Wheelbase Change, % Anti Squat, % Anti Dive and % Ackermann.
The effect of point tolerance on the calculated suspension derivatives can be calculated and displayed through the same interactive environment, by simply selecting the point and setting the tolerance .
To enhance the capability of Lotus Suspension Analysis the stiffness properties of all bushes can be defined to provide calculation of compliant displacements and bush forces.
In addition to the defined suspension spring properties, external forces can be defined to review the effects of compliance on suspension geometry and its derivatives.
The compliant deformation can be animated either throughout the suspension travel or as a scaled 'deformed geometry' sequence at a particular suspension position.
Lotus Suspension Analysis features an internal Optimizer to compliment the normal intuitve user design process. The optimizer uses a weighted deviation sum approach to assist in identify an optimum compromise when considering the often conflicting targets. Targets are defined by the user for any combination of suspension characteristic curves and complaince coefficients. Parameters that can be optimized include any hard point position (3 d.o.f.), bush stiffness (6 d.o.f.) and bush orientation (3 d.o.f.).
All products are supplied with full technical support and comprehensive on-line help and tutorials.
Training courses are available for all software products can be tailored to your requirements. Flexible licensing can be arranged.
Email Lesoftsupport@lotuscars.co.uk for further details