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I have no deep understanding of physics/engineering, so this is probably a retarded idea. But would it be possible to create a car/vehicle where the drivers seat/cockpit was suspended within some sort of shell to reduce the impact from collisions?

>> No.9197466
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Here is a mockup I have done, can I get some input from engineers? The suspension systems tightness could be controlled by motion sensors that detect collisions. If there is more interest, I will draw a mock up of my theory of how such a device would work in the event of a crash.

>> No.9197508

>>9197466
>rides on bumpy road

>> No.9197532
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>>9197508
Well I'm mostly interested in this being applied to a drop pod type of vehicle, but I also wondered if it could be applied to cars too.

The suspension cables would need to be something that could shift between flexible & rigid depending on the conditions. But forgetting all that, is the core theory (suspension to reduce collision impact) something that could actually be feasible? Like I said, no real understanding of physics and shit, just curious.

>> No.9197535

>>9197532
>Drop pod
Remove suspension system to save weight, land it space x style. Also, drop pods are sci fi.

>> No.9197541

>>9197535
Yea, I figured they're basically mech-tier but, I still want to know if suspension systems could be used to noticeably reduce collision impact.

>> No.9198760

>>9197466
what if you used really heavy springs as a suspension system?

>> No.9198783

>>9197449
>probably a retarded idea
Don't worry, it's very retarded.

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>>9197449
>deep understanding of engineering

>> No.9198866

>>9197449
>mixtape
>it's a CD

>> No.9198956

>>9198866
>mixtape
>its a soundcloud

>> No.9198983

>>9197449
> a car/vehicle where the drivers seat/cockpit was suspended within some sort of shell to reduce the impact from collisions
It's called a crumple zone and it's a standard feature in most cars. There are also a number of designs for Mars landers that are inside an inflatable cushion, kind of like a shock absorbing shell. So no, it's not retarded, it's so not retarded that it's already been done.

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>>9198983
Surprised to see this thread is still up. But I'm glad I'm not a complete retard.

>> No.9199093

>>9197541
Yes it would be noticeable but not feasible when you can build the vehicle to crumple up and absorb a lot of the impact. Also if the shocks become overloaded and break the occupant gets slammed into the shell.