MAGIC BODY CONTROL

GUIDED BY; PRESENTED BY;

Mr VIVEK K.M EDWIN DAVIS
ASST. PROFESSOR S7 ME A
DEPT. OF MECHANICAL ENGG. TJE15ME039

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INTRODUCTION
• System of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that
connects a vehicle to its wheels.
• Dual purpose – contributing to the car's handling and
braking.
• The basic functions :
i. Provide comfort to passengers.
ii. Maximize the friction between the tyres and the
road surface.
iii. Provide steering stability with good handling.

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 LITERATURE REVIEW
SL.NO JOURNAL AUTHOR / YEAR FINDINGS
1 ADVANCES IN Abhishek Goyal, Various advancements in the
ACTIVE Ashish Sharma automobile suspension and
SUSPENSION different types of advanced
SYSTEM 2017 suspension systems were
described in this paper.

2 ACTIVE BODY Mahipati This paper illustrates the use of

CONTROL Dahiphale,Yogesh active suspension for reduced
SUSPENSION Chopade, roll and pitching of vehicle body
ChetnaPatil For increased ride comfort and
control.
2016
3 ACTIVE Rosmazi Rosli, This paper illustrated the
SUSPENSION Musa Mailah, Gigih working of active suspension
SYSTEM FOR Priyandoko. control systems.
PASSENGER
VEHICLE 2014

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SL.NO JOURNAL AUTHOR / YEAR FINDINGS
4 VEHICLE Ayman A. Aly, and Gave a broad idea about active
SUSPENSION Farhan A. Salem automotive suspension. Structure
SYSTEMS CONTROL: and model of various suspension
A REVIEW 2013 system were illustrated

5 REVIEW PAPER ON Nigam Badwaik, The magic body control and

MAGIC BODY Akshay Bankar active suspension used in
CONTROL Mercedes Benz cars were
SUSPENSION 2013 described.

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CLASSIFICATION

SUSPENSION
SYSTEM

SEMI
PASSIVE ACTIVE
ACTIVE

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MAGIC BODY CONTROL
 World’s first suspension system with eyes.
 Like riding on a flying carpet.
 Magic body control suspension system is an
hydraulically controlled active suspension system.
 A stereo camera on the wind screen continually
monitor the road surface.

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HISTORY
Introduced in the year 2007.
In a concept car by Mercedes Benz
– Mercedes Benz F700.
Mercedes Benz F700
Used laser sensors.
Equipped in 2013 in Mercedes
Benz S-CLASS.
Used stereo cameras instead of
laser sensors. Mercedes Benz S-CLASS

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COMPONENTS

Sensors
Stereo camera
Electronic control unit
Reservoir
Hydraulic servo mechanism
Coil springs and shock absorbers

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LAYOUT OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Electronic control unit is central element of the system.

Mainly used in engine controls to ensure optimum

performance.

Gets inputs from sensors.

Calculates the current driving status.

Selection of dampening characteristics.

Independent control of shock absorbers on each wheel.

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STEREO CAMERA
Stereo camera act as the "eyes" of the MBC system.
Placed on the wind screen.
Continuously monitor the road surface 15 metres in
front and report to ECU
The stereo camera is a infrared camera.
This camera is also used in intelligent drive system
and parking assistance.
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RESERVOIR
 Used to store oil.
 Supplies the oil to the servomechanism as per the command
of ECU.

Reservoir

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 SENSORS
 The sensors continually monitor body movement and
vehicle level and supply the controller with new data
every ten milliseconds.
 Four level sensors, one at each wheel measure the ride
level of the vehicle.
 Three acceleration sensors used : longitudinal, lateral,
and vertical acceleration sensors .

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SENSORS Contd..

Longitudinal acceleration sensor reports acceleration and

deceleration.
Lateral acceleration sensor detects transverse or side-to-
side movements.
Vertical Acceleration Sensors detect lifting motion and
pitch and roll of the body.

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HYDRAULIC SERVO MECHANISM
It is a mechanism that uses automatic feedback and
hydraulics to correct the performance of a machine.
ECU directs the hydraulic servomechanisms on how to
correct the car's positioning.
Consist of a valve called as electrohydraulic servo
valve (EHSV)
Electrically operated valve that controls how hydraulic fluid
is sent to an actuator.
Controls powerful cylinders with very small electric signal.
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COIL SPRINGS & SHOCK ABSORBERS

Coil spring is the most common type of spring found

on modern vehicles.

The suspension spring's task is to absorb the vibration

and carry the wheels back to a condition of
equilibrium.
Low cost and compact size.

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WORKING
The stereo camera scan the road surface and provide
corresponding signals to the ECU.
The system scans the road surface up to 15 meters ahead of
the vehicle with an accuracy of up to 3mm.
Active up to 130 km/h (81 mph), and it adjusts the shock
damping at each wheel to account for imperfections in the
road.
 ECU determines the amount of pressure to be built in servo
mechanism according to various signals from sensors.
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 The sensors and hydraulic servo mechanism generates forces
to counteract the effects of the road surface.
 By these combination the suspension take action before the
wheels reach them.

Working of magic body control

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DRIVING MODES
COMFORT MODE :
i. Sensitive response and soft damping
characteristics.
ii. The suspension level is automatically adjusted
depending on the road speed.
iii.Vehicle is lowered by ten millimetres at speeds
over 120 km/h .

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SPORTS MODE:

 Shock absorbers have more stiffer response than

comfort mode.
 Vehicle is lowered by10 millimetres at speeds below
80km/h.
 Rolling action is effectively reduced.
 Provide more sporty performance at corners.

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COMPARISON OF PITCHING

Reduced pitching
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COMPARISON OF ROLLING

Reduced rolling
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MERITS
Stability at all time.
High level of ride comfort.
Minimizing uncomfortable body movements.
Successful elimination of roll and pitch.
Added safety and security.
Keeps tyres pressed to the ground.
Increases life of the vehicle.

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DEMERITS
High initial cost.
Malfunctioning can lead to big collapse.
Require super quick micro-computers.

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CONCLUSION

 Mercedes-Benz created a revolutionary change in

suspension system.
 Development of magic body control suspension
system has made it possible the dream of vehicle with
optimum comfort.
 Reduced the rolling and pitching tendency of vehicle
in various situations.

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REFERENCES
[1] “Automobile engineering” by Dr. Kripal Singh
[2] “Fast track” magazine
[3] A review paper on magic body control by Nigam Badwaik
[4] www.mercedes-benz.com
[5] www.automobilemag.com
[6] https://media.daimler.com/dcmedia

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THANK YOU

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