Earle S. MacPherson
Engineer, creator of MacPherson strut
Born
July 6th, 1891
133 years ago
Died
1960
65 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American engineer, contributed significantly to automotive suspension design. Developed the MacPherson strut, which became a standard in front suspension systems due to its efficiency and simplicity. The design enhanced vehicle handling, comfort, and manufacturing ease. Worked for the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and was instrumental in the development of several automobile models. The MacPherson strut design is still widely used in various car brands.
Created the MacPherson strut
Worked at Nash-Kelvinator Corporation
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