Friction disk shock absorbers or André Hartford dampers were an early form of shock absorber or damper used for car suspension. They were commonly used...
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via viscous friction). Pneumatic and hydraulic shock absorbers are used in conjunction with cushions and springs. An automobile shock absorber contains spring-loaded...
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Lever arm shock absorbers were the first form of hydraulic shock absorber or damper used for car suspension. They appeared in the 1930s and were most...
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lowered suspension using half-elliptic springs and Hartford friction disk shock absorbers with rigid front and rear axles and bolt on wire wheels. The...
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Tuned mass damper (redirect from Harmonic absorber)
implemented with a frictional or hydraulic component that turns mechanical kinetic energy into heat, like an automotive shock absorber. Given a motor with...
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Disc brake (redirect from Disk brake)
or a rotor to create friction. There are two basic types of brake pad friction mechanisms: abrasive friction and adherent friction. This action slows the...
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1983 with a rear mono-shock and updated styling. The XS400 came equipped with a 6-speed transmission, wet plate, 6 friction disk clutch, chain drive, tachometer...
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Panhard rod Pitman arm Power steering assembly and component Rack end Shock absorber Spindle Spring Air spring Coil spring Leaf and parabolic leaf spring...
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mounted as a stressed member in a steel trellis frame with single rear shock absorber. Apart from the engines and transmission, the "baby Bandits" share many...
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gearboxes and chassis. In 1909 T.B. André, owner of Hartford Friction disk shock absorbers, took control of the dealership, and introduced a new range...
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