Research Article

Design Optimization of an Integrated E-Type Multilink Suspension Wheel-Side Drive System and Improvement of Vehicle Ride Comfort

Table 16

Maximum stress on each component node under different working conditions.

ComponentWorking conditionMaximum stress at the node (MPa)

Reducer housingMax. driving force working conditions108.50
Steering slippage conditions145.22
Uneven road surface conditions64.44
Emergency braking conditions59.37

Half-shaft bushingsMax. driving force working conditions36.87
Steering slippage conditions86.13
Uneven road surface conditions28.04
Emergency braking conditions47.23

Bushing adapter plateMax. driving force working conditions91.38
Steering slippage conditions52.96
Uneven road surface conditions62.24
Emergency braking conditions41.01

Each control arm connectorMax. driving force working conditions138.55
Steering slippage conditions230.35
Uneven road surface conditions172.28
Emergency braking conditions136.63

Upper control armMax. driving force working conditions55.10
Steering slippage conditions226.85
Uneven road surface conditions77.16
Emergency braking conditions6.88

Front-lower control armMax. driving force working conditions3.18
Steering slippage conditions121.43
Uneven road surface conditions35.43
Emergency braking conditions37.94

Rear-lower control armMax. driving force working conditions161.23
Steering slippage conditions232.00
Uneven road surface conditions203.76
Emergency braking conditions88.99