Dynamic Kinematic & Compliance (K&C) Systems

Apply precise motion and/or force input(s) into the tire patch or spindle to measure traditional Kinematic and Compliance deflection (K&C) properties and characterize vehicle suspension and steering assemblies under dynamic synthetic or real-world transient driving maneuver inputs.  Suitable for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks, DK&C systems accommodate numerous options to characterize additional vehicle attributes, including CG/VIM, torsional rigidity, etc.

Applications

  • Kinematic and Compliance Deflection Measurement
  • Characterization with real-world vehicle maneuvers
  • Benchmarking
  • Center of Gravity Measurement
  • Vehicle Inertia Measurement
  • Axle-Suspension Component Characterization
  • Axle/Suspension Sub-system Characterization
  • Suspension Model Verification
  • Steering Component Characterization
  • Steering Sub-system Characterization

Test Specimens

  • Passenger Cars and SUVs
  • Light Trucks
  • Axle-Suspension Subsystem
  • Axle-Suspension Components
  • Steering Subsystems
  • Steering Components

Key Product Features

Precise

Employs proven, industry-leading MTS control and measurement technologies

Versatile

Performs a comprehensive array of static and dynamic K&C measurement and real-world maneuver simulation

Accelerated Testing

Advanced hybrid simulation techniques extend DK&C system utility into the early stages of vehicle design

Unmatched Expertise

More than 40 kinematics & compliance systems deployed and supported worldwide

Technical Overview

DK&C
  1. Control Room
  2. System User Interface
  3. Utility Distribution System (HPU not shown)
  4. Center of Gravity Restraint (CGR) System (Option)
  5. Trackwidth & Wheelbase Positioning System
  6. Seismic Isolation Mass with T-slot Plates
  7. DK&C System Input Assembly (x4)
  8. DK&C Wheel Motion Sensor (WMS)
  9. Body Clamp
  10. Pit Cover Assembly (Option)

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