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Shock Potentiometer Mounting

Suspension sensor integration for data collection, testing, and tuning.

  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical Design

Technical data

Material
6061 T6 Aluminum
Manufacturing
Hex Stock with Two Tapped Threads
Assembly
Assembly
Adapter
Adapter
Adapter
Adapter

Approach

We wanted to mount a linear potentiometer along the shock/spring to collect compression and rebound displacement values.

Methodology

By using an standoff-style "adapter," we were able to find a way to reliably mount the potentiometer without risk of backing out but also ease of maintenance.

How it works

The adapter threads (1/4-28) against a jam nut onto the same bolt as the shock. Then a shoulder bolt constrains the potentiometer to the other side of the adapter (M4)