Question for HAB members

Singular Quartet · Post by **Singular Quartet** » 2004-05-29 03:49pm

At present, I'm looking for a good diagram of how a Christie suspension works (to clarify, the suspension used by Soviet tanks such as the T-34)

Any of you got one, or a good explanation? I've been looking, but I haven't found anything.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2004-05-29 04:22pm

Each roadwheel axle was fitted with a torsion bar is the simplest explanation.

I've never found a good interior view or diagram.

Singular Quartet · Post by **Singular Quartet** » 2004-05-29 04:30pm

I've seen that explanation also, and I think it's the simplest because it assumes the reader knows what a torsion bar is. I, on the other hand, don't. Sorry to bug you some more...

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2004-05-29 04:49pm

Singular Quartet wrote:I've seen that explanation also, and I think it's the simplest because it assumes the reader knows what a torsion bar is. I, on the other hand, don't. Sorry to bug you some more...

No problem.
Keeping it simple again, a torsion bar provides suspension by twisting, whereas a spring does it with compression.

This diagram shows an older form of torsion bar suspension found on Chrysler products of the 60's and 70's:

Torsion bars more usually twist parralel the plane of movement, instead of 90 degrees to it as shown above.

Singular Quartet · Post by **Singular Quartet** » 2004-05-29 05:35pm

Thanks a bunch.