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Semi-trailing

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005158

Describing a type of independent suspension system for vehicles where the pivot axis of the control arm is angled relative to the vehicle's longitudinal axis. This configuration allows for a combination of trailing arm and swing axle characteristics. It provides a compromise between ride comfort and handling stability, often found in rear suspensions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005158
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Semi-Trailing; Spanish: semitirado; French: semi-tiré
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005158",
  "term": "Semi-trailing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a type of independent suspension system for vehicles where the pivot axis of the control arm is angled relative to the vehicle's longitudinal axis. This configuration allows for a combination of trailing arm and swing axle characteristics. It provides a compromise between ride comfort and handling stability, often found in rear suspensions.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Semi-Trailing",
    "es": "semitirado",
    "fr": "semi-tiré"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/semi-trailing/"
}

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