Suspension (mechanics) (original) (raw)

In mechanics, suspension is a system of components allowing a machine (normally a vehicle) to move smoothly with reduced shock. Types may include: * car suspension, four-wheeled motor vehicle suspension * motorcycle suspension, two-wheeled motor vehicle suspension * Motorcycle fork, a component of motorcycle suspension system * bicycle suspension Related concepts include: * Shock absorber * Shock mount * Vibration isolation * Magnetic suspension * Electrodynamic suspension * Electromagnetic suspension