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unsprung weight [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The term "sprung weight" refers to the part of the car that is supported on springs. The term "unsprung weight" refers to the part that is not ... the wheels and wheel axles (and rear axle housing and differential) are not supported on springs. They represent unsprung weight.

Key term(s)
  • unsuspended weight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Poids des organes d'un véhicule routier qui ne sont pas supportés par les organes de suspension mais par les roues.

Spanish

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