- double-tube shock absorber
- An older design of hydraulic shock absorber using two concentric tubes, one serving as the working cylinder, the other as the reservoir.Also see
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
double-tube shock absorber
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single-tube shock absorber — A common type of shock absorber with the working cylinder and reservoir contained in one tube. See double tube shock absorber gas shock absorber … Dictionary of automotive terms
shock absorber — Properly called a damper, this is an oil filled device used to control spring oscillation in the suspension system. At least one shock absorber is found at each wheel. See adjustable shocks air shock absorber direct acting shock absorber double… … Dictionary of automotive terms
absorber — Any material which converts energy of radiation or particles into another form, generally heat. Energy transmitted is not absorbed. Scattered energy is often classed with absorbed energy. Also see air shock absorber damper direct acting shock… … Dictionary of automotive terms
shock — See adjustable shock direct acting shock absorber double tube shock absorber flexural shock friction shock absorber gas shock gas shock absorber lever type shock absorber monot … Dictionary of automotive terms
twin-tube damper — See double tube shock absorber … Dictionary of automotive terms
inner cylinder — The working chamber of a double tube shock absorber … Dictionary of automotive terms
reservoir — [1] Any container filled with fluid. [2] The space between the outer and inner tubes of a double tube shock absorber which takes up the oil squeezed out of the working chamber corresponding to the volume of the piston rod immersed in the working… … Dictionary of automotive terms
working cylinder — The inner cylinder of a double tube shock absorber … Dictionary of automotive terms
Magnetorheological damper — A magnetorheological damper or magnetorheological shock absorber is a damper filled with magnetorheological fluid, which is controlled by a magnetic field, usually using an electromagnet.[1][2][3] This allows the damping characteristics of the… … Wikipedia
Chapman strut — Lotus Twelve The Chapman strut is a design of independent rear suspension used for light cars, particularly sports and racing cars. It takes its name from, and is best known for its use by, Colin Chapman of Lotus. The characteristic feature of… … Wikipedia
