GAZI and the Shock Absorber Market in Thailand

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 243-266
Author(s):  
Rawiporn Koojaroenpaisan ◽  
Paul Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Barriers To Entry ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Used Oil ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
First Mover Advantage ◽  
One Step ◽  
Rapid Pace

Siam Suspension Innovation Co. Ltd. (SSI) in 2004 manufactured the first local brand of shock absorber for motor cycles (GAZI brand) in Thailand. This case documents how several entrepreneurs with a passion for motorcycles grasped an opportunity to invent, manufacture and successfully brand a decorative shock absorber for the ubiquitous motorcycle riders of Thailand. Prior to the development of the GAZI brand, shock absorbers were simply just another OEM (original equipment manufacturer) component on a motor bike that was typically only replaced when it was worn out. Shock absorbers were differentiated on their performance characteristics of smoothness of ride. Siam Suspension Company (SSI) changed all that with their decorative GAZI brand that had a mass appeal to consumers under 25 years who possessed a 125–150cc motorcycle (by far the largest segment) who simply wanted their motorcycles to look attractive. Rather than compete in the high volume, low margin standard shock absorber segment, SSI positioned GAZI as a decorative shock absorber. However, because GAZI used a new innovative gas filled technology (all other brands used oil filled cylinders) it also gave a much smoother ride on the rough roads of Thailand. GAZI's management initially created a “first-mover” advantage by targeting Gen Y consumers and convincing them to use shock absorbers to decorate their motorcycles. Hence a replacement market was born for decorative shock absorbers, with many riders replacing the OEM shocks as soon as they purchased a new motorcycle. Sales grew at a rapid pace until other manufacturers of standard shocks saw the success of GAZI. At this time the barriers to entry were quite low. As a SME (small to medium size enterprise) with limited capital, the challenge for SSI in 2012 is how to regroup and stay one step ahead of the competition and protect its market share from further erosion.

Mathematical modeling of elastoplastic deformation of tubular energy-absorbing elements under static and impact loading

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
A.Р. Evdokimov ◽  
A.N. Gromyiko ◽  
A.A. Mironov
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Impact Loading ◽  
Elastoplastic Deformation ◽  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Dynamic Impact ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Energy Absorbing ◽  
Absorbing Elements

Analytical models of static and dynamic impact elastoplastic deformation of tubular energy-absorbing elements constituting a tubular plastic shock absorber are proposed. The developed models can be used for the calculation and design of these shock absorbers. Keywords static and dynamic elastoplastic deformation, mathematical modeling, tubular energy-absorbing element, tubular plastic shock absorber, impact loading. [email protected]

scholarly journals Application of an Additive Manufactured Hybrid Metal/Composite Shock Absorber Panel to a Military Seat Ejection System

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6473
Author(s):  
Valerio Acanfora ◽  
Chiara Corvino ◽  
Salvatore Saputo ◽  
Andrea Sellitto ◽  
Aniello Riccio
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Plastic Deformations ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Numerical Assessment ◽  
Lattice Core ◽  
Ejection Phase

In this work, a preliminary numerical assessment on the application of an additive manufactured hybrid metal/composite shock absorber panels to a military seat ejection system, has been carried out. The innovative character of the shock absorber concept investigated is that the absorbing system has a thickness of only 6 mm and is composed of a pyramid-shaped lattice core that, due to its small size, can only be achieved by additive manufacturing. The mechanical behaviour of these shock absorber panels has been examined by measuring their ability to absorb and dissipate the energy generated during the ejection phase into plastic deformations, thus reducing the loads acting on pilots. In this paper the effectiveness of a system composed of five hybrid shock absorbers, with very thin thickness in order to be easily integrated between the seat and the aircraft floor, has been numerically studied by assessing their ability to absorb the energy generated during the primary ejection phase. To accomplish this, a numerical simulation of the explosion has been performed and the energy absorbed by the shock-absorbing mechanism has been assessed. The performed analysis demonstrated that the panels can absorb more than 60% of the energy generated during the explosion event while increasing the total mass of the pilot-seat system by just 0.8%.

Double Adjustable Shock Absorbers Utilizing Electrorheological and Magnetorheological Fluids

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason E. Lindler ◽  
Norman M. Wereley
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Force Measurements ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
University Of Maryland ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Piston Head ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Velocity Response ◽  
The University ◽  
Yield Force

Abstract Double adjustable shock absorbers allow for independent adjustment of the yield force and post-yield damping in the force versus velocity response. To emulate the performance of a conventional double adjustable shock absorber, an electrorheological (ER) and magnetorheological (MR) automotive shock absorber were designed and fabricated at the University of Maryland. For the ER shock absorber, an applied electric field between two tubular electrodes, located in the piston head, increases the force required for a given piston rod velocity. For the MR shock absorber, an applied magnetic field between the core and flux return increases the force required for a given piston rod velocity. For each shock absorber, two different shaped gaps meet the controllable performance requirements of a double adjustable shock absorber. A uniform gap allows for control of the yield force of the shock absorber, while a non-uniform gap allows for control of the post-yield damping. Force measurements from sinusoidal displacement cycles, recorded on a mechanical damper dynamometer, validate the performance of uniform and non-uniform gaps for adjustment of the yield force and post-yield damping, respectively.

On-Field Measurements of the Dissipated Vibrational Power of an SUV Car Traditional Viscous Shock Absorber

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. A. Abdelkareem ◽  
Lin Xu ◽  
Mohamed Kamal Ahmed Ali ◽  
Mohamed A. Hassan ◽  
Ahmed Elagouz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Velocity Range ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Speed Range ◽  
System Body ◽  
Acceleration Signals

The current paper provides some on-field measurements regarding the quantification of the dissipated power during the damping process of a traditional viscous shock absorber. In this regard, the HAVAL H8 SUV was driven for several trips on the Nanhu campus arena considering a velocity range of 20–50 km/h. Furthermore, two species of campus road sections were selected during the fabricated tests; straight road section with and without a speed bump. The acceleration signals of the rear-right suspension system (body and wheel) were acquired as the average power dissipation trend could be calculated from the relative suspension velocity. The findings of this investigation indicate that the average dissipated power of a traditional shock absorber can be in a range of 10–90 W for a speed range of 20–50 km/h driving on a campus road section free of speed bumps. Whilst, for another road segment with one speed bump, the shock absorber dissipated a kinetic energy between 40–140 W for a velocity range of 20–50 km/h. Suggesting that an average overall dissipated power of 160–560 W is available by means of the traditional shock absorbers. The results are of strategic interest for the researchers and vehicle manufacturers for further considerations in terms of regenerative suspension systems where a part of this energy could be harvested instead of being wholly dissipated.

Modelling the Dynamic Behaviour of A Motorcycle Damper

1995 ◽  
Vol 209 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
A L Audenino ◽  
G Belingardi
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Internal Fluid ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Dependent Behaviour

Within the context of vehicle suspension component characterization, that of shock absorbers is one of the more difficult to achieve, yet it is a very critical factor in the prediction of vehicle dynamic behaviour. Strongly non-linear output force functions are always linked to a frequency-dependent behaviour. Using the internal fluid-dynamic phenomenon with respect to a motorcycle shock absorber, different physical models of increasing complexity are presented: using these models it is possible to evaluate the importance of different factors, for example oil compressibility or oil inertia. Comparisons with experimental data confirm the validity of these models

Electromagnetic Shock Absorbers for Automotive Suspensions: Electromechanical Design

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Amati ◽  
Aldo Canova ◽  
Fabio Cavalli ◽  
Stefano Carabelli ◽  
Andrea Festini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Resistive Load ◽  
Added Resistance ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Quarter Car Model ◽  
Car Model ◽  
Shock Absorbers

This article illustrates the modeling and design of electromechanical shock absorbers for automotive applications. Relative to the commonly used hydraulic shock absorbers, electromechanical ones are based on the use of linear or rotative electric motors. If electric motor is of the DC-brushless type, the shock absorber can be devised by shunting its electric terminals with a resistive load. The damping force can be modified by acting on the added resistance. An integrated design procedure of the electrical and mechanical parameters is presented in the article. The dynamic performance that can be obtained by a vehicle with electromechanical dampers is verified on a quarter car model.

Stealth Trading in Options Markets

2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber Anand ◽  
Sugato Chakravarty
Keyword(s):  
Market Share ◽  
Price Discovery ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Options Markets ◽  
Information Share ◽  
Trade Size ◽  
Informed Traders

AbstractWe investigate how price discovery occurs in the options markets through traders' trade size choice. By employing transactions data on all options traded on a sample of 100 firms, we show that informed traders fragment their orders into small (medium) trades for low (high) volume contracts. We also find that almost 60% of the price discovery occurs in the exchange with the largest market share for a given option, where informed traders favor medium size trades. Upon examining distinct option series for a given stock, we find that at-the-money calls display the highest information share.

Investigation into the dynamic characteristics of downhole perforation tools with multiple shock absorbers

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 622
Author(s):  
Xiaoqiang Guo ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Guorong Wang ◽  
Qingyou Liu ◽  
Xianming Song
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Response Amplitude ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Maximum Acceleration ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Tubing String ◽  
Testing Instruments ◽  
Multiple Shock

The use of large-charged perforating bullets after well perforation produces large impact loads, which can easily lead to early unsealing of packers, damage to testing instruments, stress failure of tubing strings, buckling deformation, and other adverse incidents. This study focuses on the safety of large-charged perforating bullets used in downhole tools. In addition, a dynamic model of downhole perforation tools with multi-shock absorber was designed, and ANSYS software was used to validate its accuracy. Perforation impact loading field experiments were developed, and the loading pressure was measured over time to obtain an even more accurate equation to calculate loading. Analysis of the effects of different numbers of shock absorbers on the dynamic characteristics of downhole tools was conducted, finding that increasing the number of shock absorbers from one to two significantly decreased the dynamic response amplitude of the downhole tools (displacement, axial force, and packer force). However, when the number was increased to three, the change in response amplitude was not significant. Based on the maximum acceleration of each section of the tubing string, the testing instrument is best installed at its upper end. As the number of shock absorbers is increased, the number of regions of the tubing string that undergo buckling deformation decreases. Increasing the number of shock absorbers helps prevent buckling deformation in the tubing string, and increases its service life.

Researching on Valve System of Hydraulic Electromagnetic Energy-Regenerative Shock Absorber

2012 ◽  
Vol 157-158 ◽  
pp. 911-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Gang Fang ◽  
Xue Xun Guo ◽  
Lin Xu ◽  
Jie Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Electromagnetic Energy ◽  
Hydraulic Motor ◽  
Additional Source ◽  
Valve System ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Oil Flow ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Regenerative Shock Absorber

Hydraulic electromagnetic energy-regenerative shock absorber is a new kind of shock absorbers, who can perform the function of a standard shock while acting as an additional source of power. One of the core components of this new shock absorber is the valve system. And its function is to rectify the direction of the oil flow. Then the oil can flow through the hydraulic motor from one port only no matter in expansion stroke or compression stroke. The research focused on the compactness, sensitivity and energy recovery rate of two different valve systems. And the results showed that the valve system composed of check valves better matched the hydraulic electromagnetic energy-regenerative shock absorber.

Study of Flow-Induced Vibration Phenomena in Automotive Shock Absorbers

2016 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 204-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Sikora
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Shock Absorber ◽  
Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Time Histories ◽  
Valve Stiction ◽  
High Frequency Excitation ◽  
Frequency Excitation

The purpose of this study was to develop a model of the dynamic behavior of a hydraulic vehicle double-tube shock absorber. The model accounts for the effects of compressibility, valve stiction, inertia, etc. and can be suitable for use in the analyses on flow-induced pressure fluctuations in the device. The author highlights all major variables to influence the output of the shock absorber, and then proceeds by performing a series of simulations using the developed model. The model is demonstrated to operate well in the large amplitude and low frequency range as well as the small amplitude and high frequency excitation operation regimes. The results are presented in the form of time histories of pressures in each fluid volume of the damper, flow rates through the valves, piston rod acceleration and force. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) graphs are presented, too, in order to identify major components of the pressure fluctuation phenomena in frequency domain.

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