CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: A17-146

Description

Torsion bar systems are simple and rugged suspension solutions that have served the heavy combat vehicle community well for many decades.Although newer systems exist, they come at the expense of complexity and cost, a trade-off that, to date, the programs have been reluctant to accept.Corvid Technologies seeks to conceive, develop, and mature a simple torsion bar upgrade solution that extends the capabilities of these suspension systems while maintaining similar durability and space claim. The envisioned torsion bar systems will better meet the warfighters needs by providing the ability to actively vary vehicle ride height and spring rate, thus extending vehicle tractive capabilities. Corvid is uniquely positioned to provide a clear path to the realization of the Armys goal for this effort based on a number of key attributes, including our:Close association with the program leads of many of the U.S. militarys tracked vehiclesHistory of working with the OEMs of many of the heavy combat systemsHistory of working on detailed models that include accurate torsion bar systemsKnowledge of and experience with suspension systems in military vehicles subjected to extreme loading conditionsAdvanced materials backgroundAdvanced numerical modeling techniques