Manwosi's Random Talk: How did ancient Chinese carriages solve the problem of shock absorption
When it comes to the shock absorption system, it is really a very important thing. Today's transportation equipment needs it very much. Whether it's a self driving car or a subway, there are also flying in the sky. Of course, taking the car we drive today, the general convenient car will be very bumpy when passing through the potholes, but if it's a more expensive car, you'll find it flat. I think everyone knows why, The shock absorption system is playing a role, so some people will ask, if in ancient times, those war carriages and ordinary people's carriages also had shock absorption systems? What's the specific situation? Welcome to uncover the secret with MANWOSI!
However, more scholars believe that the carriage actually originated independently in China. Anyway, the two sides are arguing endlessly.
The earliest carriage was discovered near the black sea with a history of 2000 years, but the earliest discovery in China was in the archaeological discovery of Yin Ruins in Anyang, with a history of about 1046-1600. We won't discuss the origin of the carriage in this paper. What I want to say is that since this carriage has such a long history, those who said that there was no damping system in ancient Chinese carriage must have really misunderstood it.
China's ancient carriages do have damping systems, and they are the ancestors of modern damping systems!
Fu rabbit
According to modern archaeological excavations, something called "Fu rabbit" was unearthed in the Zhou Dynasty. This thing is the damping system of the carriage. The Fu rabbit is actually under the car and on the axle, because its shape is very similar to that of the lying rabbit. The top is flat and the bottom is concave, which can be stuck on the car. If you know the relationship between the axle and the car and the car, you will know how important this Fu rabbit is, It is not only shock absorption, but also plays a role in fixing and stabilizing the axle.
Well, if you don't quite understand it, let's go to the previous picture.
This is the legendary "Crouching rabbit". This is the shock absorption system of the earliest carriage. In fact, this thing is more important. The shock absorption system is second. Of course, there are detailed records in historical books. The crouching rabbit on the left in the above figure is recorded in KAOGONGJI, and the one on the right is recorded in the diagram of vehicle system, which are all drawn.
But in fact, the volt rabbit is not the same. The volt rabbit without dynasties is actually completely different. The volt rabbit in the following picture looks very long.
Let's take another look at the cross-section of the carriage. At this time, we should also know where the crouching rabbit is placed.
(cross section of carriage)
When rabbit
When the rabbit is also a part of the carriage, first look at a picture as follows:
(3D picture of rabbit)
The rabbit marked in the figure is between two crouching rabbits, which is similar to the deep crouching rabbit, so this is the origin of the name. The left and right of the shock absorption is more obvious. In fact, you are a little confused. Let's comb it carefully again.
First look at the cross section of the carriage:
From top to bottom, the Yudi is the carriage of the carriage. Let's see if there is a downward convex part on the right side of the fast board of the carriage, which is connected with the crouching rabbit. At this time, this place has a damping effect. Look at the cast leather belt pattern, this is another damping belt. When the three things on the right are added together, the damping must be considered under the function of fixing, Otherwise, why not make it directly nailed, but make it such an activity? In fact, there is leather inside the volt rabbit. The shock absorption effect has been added.
Take another look at the following 3D picture of a rabbit:
辀 is a big balance beam. It doesn't move. Below it is the shaft, which rotates. In fact, if you can, you can dig a hole in it and put it into the shaft. So why do you add a rabbit in the middle? Some people said that this is to stabilize and avoid breaking. In fact, we can make some big wood. So the shock absorption effect of this thing is also very obvious.
Seeing this, we must have understood the role of crouching rabbit and being a rabbit in the shock absorption of ancient carriages. Of course, shock absorption also reflects all aspects. Wood can also absorb shock, and roads can also absorb shock. There are also wheel skin leather and car cushions. They are all methods, but the key part is that the car pulls out the following parts.
