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15-04-2021 дата публикации

Механизм стабилизации и поворота кабины лесозаготовительной машины

Номер: RU0000203666U1
Автор: Александр Борисович Карташов, Алексей Юрьевич Горбунов, Михаил Владимирович Федотов, Сергей Владимирович Назаренко, Сергей Михайлович Харьков, Фаиль Фаритович Насыбуллин
Принадлежит: Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ"

Механизм стабилизации и поворота кабины лесозаготовительной машины содержит опорно-поворотное устройство (1), имеющее возможность полного вращения закрепленного на нем основания (7) кабины, остов (2) с установленными на нем гидроцилиндрами (3) стабилизации наклона, гидроцилиндр (4) опрокидывания кабины с фиксатором (10), закрепленные посредством шарнирного соединения с остовом, качающееся звено (5), закрепленное посредством шарнирных соединений с остовом и опорно-поворотным устройством (фиг. 1). В результате кабина лесозаготовительной машины имеет возможность вращения относительно опорно-поворотного устройства вокруг собственной вертикальной оси, а также возможность изменения продольного и поперечного углов наклона относительно остова. Остов (2), закрепленный болтовым соединением на раме транспортного средства, имеет шарнирное соединение посредством кронштейнов (8) (фиг. 4). Так, с помощью гидроцилиндра (4) опрокидывания кабины посредством шарнирного соединения с кронштейнами (8) происходит опрокидывание кабины для проведения технического обслуживания либо ремонта. Предлагаемой полезной моделью решается задача создания механизма стабилизации и поворота кабины с высокими функциональными и эксплуатационными характеристиками. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 203 666 U1 (51) МПК B60G 17/0165 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60G 17/0165 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020143266, 28.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.04.2021 U 1 2 0 3 6 6 6 Адрес для переписки: 423827, РТ, г. Набережные Челны, пр-т Автозаводский, 2, ПАО "КАМАЗ", НТЦ, БПЛиИР, И.Я. Бурганову (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2008151766 A, 10.07.2010. DE 102013009204 A1, 04.12.2014. WO 0168400 A1, 20.09.2001. US 2003047367 A1, 13.03.2003. (54) МЕХАНИЗМ СТАБИЛИЗАЦИИ И ПОВОРОТА КАБИНЫ ЛЕСОЗАГОТОВИТЕЛЬНОЙ МАШИНЫ (57) Реферат: Механизм стабилизации и поворота ...

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Номер записи: 1
15-04-2021 дата публикации

Лесозаготовительная машина

Номер: RU0000203672U1
Автор: Александр Борисович Карташов, Алексей Юрьевич Горбунов, Дамир Ринатович Зинатуллин, Сергей Владимирович Назаренко, Сергей Михайлович Харьков, Фаиль Фаритович Насыбуллин
Принадлежит: Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ"

Полезная модель относится к лесной промышленности, а именно к заготовке древесины. Лесозаготовительная машина включает в себя самоходное шасси, которое содержит шарнирно-сочлененную несущую систему (1), которая содержит переднюю раму (2), заднюю раму (3), шарнирно-соединенные между собой через узел (4) сочленения, который обеспечивает поворот рам друг относительно друга вокруг вертикальной и продольной осей. На передней раме (2) жестко установлен передний тандемный мост (5), а на задней раме (3) - задний тандемный мост (6). Шасси также содержит двигатель (7) внутреннего сгорания, кабину (8) с механизмом поворота, манипулятор (9), состоящий из стойки (10), стрелы (11) с приводом гидроцилиндров (12) и рукояткой (13), на конце которой расположен рабочий механизм с валочно-сучкорезной головкой (14). При этом для поворота передней и задней рамы относительно вертикальной оси на шарнирно-сочлененной несущей системе установлены гидроцилиндры (15) поворота рам и гидроцилиндры (16) крена. Причем гидроцилиндры (15) поворота рам одним концом соединены с передней рамой (2), а другим - с узлом (4) сочленения, а гидроцилиндры (16) крена соединены одним концом с задней рамой (3), а другим - с узлом (4) сочленения. Кроме того, двигатель (7) внутреннего сгорания расположен в задней части задней рамы (3), а кабина (8) с механизмом поворота на задней раме (3) с возможностью полного поворота вокруг своей оси на опорно-поворотном устройстве (17). Манипулятор (9) расположен в средней части шасси и установлен на опорно-поворотном устройстве (18), которое соединено с качающимся столом (19), закрепленным через гидроцилиндры (20) с передней рамой (2). Была создана лесозаготовительная машина, которая позволила обеспечить надежность конструкции при эксплуатации за счет обеспечения устойчивости транспортного средства в труднопроходимых местах. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 203 672 U1 (51) МПК B60G 17/0165 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ...

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Номер записи: 2
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Damping force control apparatus

Номер: US20120010780A1
Автор: Taisuke Hayashi, Yanqing Liu, Yuichi Mizuta
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A control mode for a damping force characteristic is set to be a variable control when a product of the sum x b ′ of sprung member speeds and a sprung-member-unsprung-member-relative-speed x s ″ is positive. Accordingly, when the vibration in a middle/high frequency range is not being input to a suspension apparatus, an operation of a variable throttle mechanism is controlled so that a step number representing the damping force characteristic of a damper varies with a vibration state of a sprung member HA based on a Nonlinear H ∞ control theory. When the product of x b ′ and x s ′ is negative, the control mode is set to be an operation prohibiting control. When the vibration in the middle/high frequency range is input to the suspension apparatus, operation of the variable throttle mechanism is prohibited, and suppresses an increase in the operation frequency or in the operation amount of the variable throttle mechanism.

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Номер записи: 3
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Moving mechanism

Номер: US20120053788A1
Автор: Azusa Amino, Yukihiko Ono
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

A moving mechanism for running stably, with keeping a car frame horizontal even on a road surface inclined, while absorbing disturbances from unevenness on the road surface, comprises a car frame attached with wheels for running, wherein each of the wheels is attached to a car body through a swing arm, and an appropriate control is made on an inclination of a table rotatable in pitch/roll directions, to which coil springs for supporting the swing arms, respectively, are suspended; thereby achieving the moving mechanism for running stably, with keeping the car frame horizontal.

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Номер записи: 4
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Sprung mass damping control system of vehicle

Номер: US20120059544A1
Автор: Akihiro Kimura, Eiji Fukushiro, Gohki Kinoshita, Kaiji Itabashi, Koichiro Muta, Masaya Yamamoto, Shunsuke Oyama, Takanori Aoki, Takashi Saito, Toshiya Hashimoto, Yoshitaka Oikawa
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A sprung mass damping control system of a vehicle, which aims to suppress sprung mass vibration generated in a vehicle body of a vehicle provided with at least a motor-generator (first and second motor-generators) as a drive source, includes a sprung mass damping control amount calculating device that sets a sprung mass damping control amount for suppressing the sprung mass vibration, and a drive source control device (a motor-generator control device) that executes sprung mass damping control by controlling a motor-generator control amount of the motor-generator to realize the sprung mass damping control amount.

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Номер записи: 5
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and charging apparatus for charging a motor vehicle battery

Номер: US20120133334A1
Автор: Andreas Gutsch, Tim Schaefer, Walter Lachenmeier
Принадлежит: Li Tec Battery GmbH

The invention relates to a method for charging at least one motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) during the operation of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). According to the invention, the charging current for the motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) is obtained at least partially by converting mechanical power on the vehicle suspension ( 5 a, 5 b ). The invention further relates to a charging apparatus for a motor vehicle battery ( 3 ) and to a motor vehicle ( 1 ) comprising such a charging apparatus.

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Номер записи: 6
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Displacement measurement system and method for a suspension system in a vehicle

Номер: US20120205887A1
Автор: Dean L. Mish, Denis J. Montocchio, Francois Stander
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A vehicle includes a chassis, an axle, a suspension strut and a sensor assembly. The suspension strut includes a barrel having a lower end and an upper end, and a rod having a lower end and an upper end. The rod lower end is slidably received within the barrel upper end. The barrel lower end is coupled with the axle and the rod upper end is coupled with the chassis. A sensor assembly is coupled between the chassis and the barrel for sensing relative movement between the chassis and the barrel.

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Номер записи: 7
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle Axle Control Method, Device and System

Номер: US20120226415A1
Автор: Francesco Fazzalari, Jonathan LaFalce, Udo Ronnenberg, Ulrich Weihe
Принадлежит: Individual

A control method is provided for a vehicle, especially a utility vehicle trailer, that has at least one lifting axle that can be lowered and raised in a controllable manner and/or at least one steered axle that can be locked and unlocked in a controllable manner, and that also has a control device operable to control the lifting axle and/or the steered axle. When the vehicle is traveling in reverse, the control device automatically generates a control signal that lowers the lifting axle, and/or automatically generates a control signal that unlocks the steered axle. The control device can be embodied as an electronic control unit having a processor suitably programmed to carry out the foregoing process steps. The control device can be incorporated into a vehicle control system for a vehicle having an anti-lock braking system or an electronically controlled braking system.

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Номер записи: 8
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle systems control for improving stability

Номер: US20120265402A1
Автор: II James W. Post, William Monsma, Xiaodi Kang
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Improved methods of controlling the stability of a vehicle are provided via the cooperative operation of vehicle stability control systems such as an Active Yaw Control system, Antilock Braking System, and Traction Control System. These methods use recognition of road surface information including the road friction coefficient (mu), wheel slippage, and yaw deviations. The methods then modify the settings of the active damping system and/or the distribution of drive torque, as necessary, to increase/reduce damping in the suspension and shift torque application at the wheels, thus preventing a significant shift of load in the vehicle and/or improving vehicle drivability and comfort. The adjustments of the active damping system or torque distribution temporarily override any characteristics that were pre-selected by the driver.

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Номер записи: 9
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Linkage Lift Mechanism for Off-Road Vehicle

Номер: US20120318588A1
Автор: Adam Thurmer, Brian T. Coulter, Glen D. Kroese
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A self-propelled implement may include a suspension arrangement with a suspension spring, an elevation toggling linkage, and a wheel. The suspension spring may support a main frame of the self-propelled implement at a sprung end. The elevation toggling linkage may be mounted at an unsprung end of the suspension spring. The elevation toggling linkage may be used to configure the self-propelled implement at a raised elevation or a lowered elevation.

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Номер записи: 10
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Piston-Type Actuator and Static Fluid Damper and Vehicles Including Same

Номер: US20120319376A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Tokunaga, Jinghong Yu
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicular fluid damper system comprises a piston-type actuator, a static fluid damper, first and second flow passages, a first flow control valve, and a controller. The piston-type actuator comprises a cylinder and a piston that cooperate with one another to define first and second chambers. The static fluid damper defines first, second, and third dampening chambers. The first and second dampening chambers are in fluid communication with one another. The second and third dampening chambers are in fluid communication with each other. The first flow passage is in fluid communication with the first dampening chamber and the first chamber. The second flow passage is in fluid communication with the second dampening chamber and the second chamber. The controller is configured to facilitate operation of the first flow control valve to change a flow rate of fluid through the first flow passage.

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Номер записи: 11
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Spring damper unit

Номер: US20130020748A1
Автор: Hansjörg Pöhler, Matthias Kohlhauser
Принадлежит: Steyr Daimler Puch Fahrzeugtechnik AG and Co KG

A spring damper unit configured for arrangement between a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part of a motor vehicle. The spring damper unit includes a first fastening device for fastening the spring damper unit to the first vehicle part and a second fastening device for fastening the spring damper unit to the second vehicle part. In addition, the spring damper unit includes an elastic element and a vibration damper having two damper parts that move relatively with respect to each other and are arranged between the fastening devices in order to damp relative movements between the vehicle parts and to control a spaced disposition between the vehicle parts. The pre-stressing of the elastic elements are variably adjusted via a first adjusting device and one of the damper parts is adjustable relative to one of the fastening devices via a second adjusting device.

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Номер записи: 12
14-03-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION DEVICE

Номер: US20130062851A1
Автор: Ogawa Atsushi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Four electromagnetic shock absorbers () are provided with motors (FL, FR, RL, RR). First current-carrying terminals (T) of the motors (FL, FR, RL, RR) are connected to one another by a ground line (). Further, second current-carrying terminals (T) of the motor (FL) and the motor (FR) are connected to each other by a front wheel roll damping line (F). Second current-carrying terminals (T) of the motor (RL) and the motor (RR) are connected to each other by a rear wheel roll damping line (R). Second current-carrying terminals (T) of the motor (FL) and the motor (RL) are connected to each other by a left wheel pitch damping line (L). Second current-carrying terminals (T) of the motor (FR) and the motor (RR) are connected to each other by a right wheel pitch damping line (R). In this manner, appropriate damping forces can be generated with a simple configuration not only against vehicle bouncing but also against vehicle rolling and pitching. 15-. (canceled)6. A vehicle suspension device , comprising: [ a motor for generating a current along with relative motion of a spring upper portion and a spring lower portion; and', 'a closed loop circuit that electrically connects a first current-carrying terminal as one of two current-carrying terminals of the motor and a second current-carrying terminal as another of the two current-carrying terminals, for causing the generated current to flow through the motor,, 'the electromagnetic shock absorbers each comprising, 'the electromagnetic shock absorbers each being configured to damp the relative motion of the spring upper portion and the spring lower portion when the generated current flows through the motor along with the relative motion of the spring upper portion and the spring lower portion; and, 'electromagnetic shock absorbers provided to a plurality of wheels,'}an interconnection circuit for electrically connecting the first current-carrying terminals of the motors of the electromagnetic shock absorbers provided to a front ...

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Номер записи: 13
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Tilting Vehicle and a Method of Tilting a Vehicle with Rear Wheel Supports Having Hydraulic Cylinders Communicating Through a Pump

Номер: US20130068550A1
Автор: David Andrew Gale
Принадлежит: Individual

There is disclosed herein a vehicle configuration comprising a chassis, at least one front wheel, two rear wheels, and a propulsion unit driving the rear wheels. The rear wheels are connected to the chassis by a wheel support assembly configured for allowing movement of each rear wheel relative to the chassis, a hydraulic cylinder connected to the chassis and the rear wheel supports, and a piston connected the rear wheel supports and the chassis. The piston dividing the hydraulic cylinder into fluidly connected first and second chambers such that movement of hydraulic fluid from the first or second chamber of a hydraulic cylinder to the respective first or second chamber of another hydraulic cylinder displaces the pistons of the hydraulic cylinders in opposing directions relative to the respective housings and causes the chassis to articulate with respect to the surface.

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Номер записи: 14
21-03-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LEVELING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130069323A1
Автор: Bounds Joseph, Naber Thomas
Принадлежит:

A method for operating a ride height control device, which includes at least one air spring, of a vehicle body of a vehicle, by providing a setpoint ride height predefined for a journey, and by setting, at the beginning, during or immediately before the end of the journey, the ride height of the vehicle body at least once to a ride height which deviates from the setpoint ride height predefined for the journey. 17-. (canceled)8. A method for operating a ride height control device , which includes at least one air spring , of a vehicle body of a vehicle , the method comprising:providing a setpoint ride height predefined for a journey; andsetting, at the beginning, during or immediately before the end of the journey, the ride height of the vehicle body at least once to a ride height which deviates from the setpoint ride height predefined for the journey.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:varying, at the beginning, during or immediately before the end of the journey, the ride height of the vehicle body so that an adjustment range from a lower ride height value to an upper ride height value is run through at least once;wherein the upper ride height value and the lower ride height value deviate from the setpoint ride height provided for the journey.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the adjustment range is the entire possible adjustment range during a journey claim 9 , and wherein the lower ride height value is the lowest ride height that can be set during the journey and the upper ride height value is formed by the highest ride height that can be set during the journey.11. The method of claim 8 , characterized in that claim 8 , during a time period from the beginning of a journey to immediately before the end of the journey claim 8 , the ride height of the vehicle body is set at regular or irregular time intervals to a ride height which deviates from the setpoint ride height predefined for the journey.12. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:during ...

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Номер записи: 15
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Hydraulic Suspension System for Work Vehicle

Номер: US20130087421A1
Автор: Akihiro Matsuzaki, Atsushi Hayashi, Kenichi Iwami, Nobuyuki Okabe, Shigeki Hayashi, Toshimitsu Yazaki
Принадлежит: Kubota Corp

The hydraulic suspension system comprises a suspension mechanism ( 100 ) for a traveling vehicle body, a suspension reference position variation mechanism ( 18 ) for varying a reference position of a suspension stroke of the suspension mechanism, and a stopped state detector ( 58 ) for detecting a state in which operation of the suspension mechanism ( 100 ) has stopped. The control management unit ( 60 ) controls the suspension reference position variation mechanism ( 18 ) so that when operation of the suspension mechanism ( 100 ) is detected by the stopped state detector ( 58 ) to be in a stopped state, the operation of the suspension mechanism ( 100 ) moves toward a target range, in preference to control based on a suspension stroke position obtained from a suspension stroke position sensor ( 37 ).

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Номер записи: 16
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Multi-function damper system

Номер: US20130090808A1
Автор: Charles Lemme, William Richards
Принадлежит: Individual

The embodiments of the invention are directed to a method and apparatus for improvement in the function of dampers used on mobile vehicles such as recreational vehicles. The main function of current dampers (sometimes called shock absorbers) is to extract energy from the suspension system of a moving vehicle by forcing liquid through a system of valves internal to the damper. This invention adds two more functions. One is to lock the suspension so it cannot move when the vehicle is stationary. The second additional function is to level the chassis of the vehicle with respect to the gravity field.

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Номер записи: 17
25-04-2013 дата публикации

ROLL STABILIZER FOR INSTALLATION TO A WHEEL SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130099455A1
Автор: Beringer Heinrich, SCHINDLER ANDREAS
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A roll stabilizer for installation to a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle includes a transverse torsion bar rotatably mounted to a body of the motor vehicle and two longitudinal arms which are connected to the torsion bar to thereby establish a substantially U shaped configuration. The longitudinal arms are articulated directly or indirectly to wheel control elements of the wheel suspension. A servomotor is arranged at one end of the torsion bar between one of the longitudinal arms and the torsion bar for adjusting the longitudinal arms in relation to one another to thereby stabilize a rolling motion. 1. A roll stabilizer for installation to a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle , comprising:a transverse torsion bar rotatably mounted to a body of the motor vehicle;two longitudinal arms connected to the torsion bar to thereby establish a substantially U-shaped configuration, said longitudinal arms being articulated directly or indirectly to wheel control elements of the wheel suspension; anda servomotor arranged at one end of the torsion bar between one of the longitudinal arms and the torsion bar for adjusting the longitudinal arms in relation to one another to thereby stabilize a rolling motion.2. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the servomotor is positioned laterally outside of the one longitudinal arm.3. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the torsion bar is passed through the one longitudinal arm and connected in driving relation with the servomotor.4. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the servomotor has a housing attached to the one longitudinal arm.5. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the servomotor has an output element in driving relation with the torsion bar.6. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the servomotor has a transmission claim 1 , said torsion bar being formfittingly connected by a plug connection to an output element of the transmission in a circumferential direction.7. The roll stabilizer of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Air Suspension System Having A Variable Spring Rate

Номер: US20130099459A1
Автор: Remboski Donald J., Ziech James F.
Принадлежит: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC

An air suspension system for a vehicle having a variable spring rate is provided. The air suspension system includes a first rigid vehicle member, a second rigid vehicle member having a cavity formed therein, a resilient reservoir, and a valve. The resilient reservoir is coupled at opposing ends to the first rigid vehicle member and the second rigid vehicle member. The valve is in fluid communication with an interior of the resilient reservoir and the cavity of the second rigid vehicle member to form an air spring having a first spring volume and a second spring volume. 1. An air suspension system for a vehicle , comprising:a first rigid vehicle member;a second rigid vehicle member having a cavity formed therein;a resilient reservoir coupled at opposing ends to the first rigid vehicle member and the second rigid vehicle member; anda valve in fluid communication with an interior of the resilient reservoir and the cavity of the second rigid vehicle member, wherein the cavity of the second rigid vehicle member, the resilient reservoir, and the valve cooperate to form an air spring having a first spring volume and a second spring volume, the first spring volume substantially equal to the volume of the resilient reservoir plus the volume of the cavity of the second rigid vehicle member and the second spring volume substantially equal to the volume of the interior of the resilient reservoir.2. The air suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient reservoir is one of a reversible sleeve style air spring and a convoluted style air spring.3. The air suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the second rigid vehicle member is a portion of one of an axle of the vehicle claim 1 , a vehicle suspension system claim 1 , and a vehicle frame.4. The air suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the first rigid vehicle member is a portion of one of a frame of the vehicle claim 1 , an axle of the vehicle claim 1 , and a vehicle suspension system.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 19
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Номер: US20130131920A1
Автор: Dirk Isgen, Karl-Heinz Meitinger, Michael Wein, Peter Kunsch, Tilo Koch
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A motor vehicle can have multiple drive modes, for example rear wheel drive, four wheel drive, front wheel drive. Here, an active chassis device is used to make different adjustments, for example with respect to the toe-in angle and the camber angle, of a wheel or else with respect to wheel loads as a function of the drive load. As a result, the driving behaviour can be matched in each case in an optimum way to the drive mode, or conversely can be configured in such a way that changing the drive mode does not have a perceptible effect for the driver.

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Номер записи: 20
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION SET UP

Номер: US20130144489A1
Автор: BASS Charles, BAVETTA Ryan, FRANKLIN Joseph, Galasso Mario, Laird Andrew
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component. 1. A computer-readable storage medium including instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to perform steps for adjusting a suspension component of a vehicle , the steps comprising:receiving a weight value that indicates a load to be carried by the vehicle;receiving a digital image of the suspension component;cropping the digital image to generate a portion of the digital image, wherein the portion of the digital image comprises a plurality of pixels associated with a shaft of the suspension component and an indicator member positioned to indicate a level of sag of the suspension component under the load;analyzing the portion of the digital image to determine a location of the indicator member on the shaft of the suspension component; anddetermining an adjustment to the suspension component based on the location of the indicator member.2. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , the steps further comprising:receiving a component identifier associated with the suspension component; andquerying a database to retrieve product information about the suspension component.3. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , the steps further comprising:displaying, on ...

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Номер записи: 21
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Active geometry control suspension system

Номер: US20130147134A1
Автор: Byung Gu KANG, Sang Hoon YOO, Sung Bae JANG, Un Koo Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

An active geometric control suspension system may include an upper arm connected to a side above and between a rear wheel-sided knuckle and a subframe, and an assist link connected to the other side above and between the knuckle and the subframe, together with a node-changeable unit, wherein the node-changeable unit includes a housing formed at a portion of the subframe, a track-variable kit detachably coupled to brackets of the housing, cam-operating rails fixed to a side of the track-variable kit, a cam disposed on the cam-operating rails of the track-variable kit to be slidable up/down along the cam-operating rails, and a cam bolt connecting the cam with a vehicle body-sided connecting portion of the assist link.

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Номер записи: 22
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Active roll control system

Номер: US20130147136A1
Автор: Pil Young Jeong, Sung Bae JANG, Un Koo Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

An active roll control system may include a sliding unit which includes a housing disposed on a suspension, a slide rail disposed within the housing along vehicle width direction, and a connector movably disposed on the slide rail, wherein the connector may be pivotally connected with a lower end of the stabilizer link, the connector guided along the vehicle width direction according to vehicle driving condition, and a driving unit connected with the connector so as to drive the connector, wherein the connector may be movable at inward of an imaginary line connecting the first connecting point connected with the knuckle and the second connecting point connected with the outward portion of the sub frame.

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Номер записи: 23
20-06-2013 дата публикации

SUSPENSION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130158799A1
Автор: Kamimura Ichisei
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

When a preview sensor acquires undulation information regarding a convex portion of a road surface, an electric actuator expands during a predetermined period of time between that point and a point immediately before the wheel rides on the convex portion, whereby ascending velocity of a sprung member increase. Therefore, when the wheel rides on the convex portion, the sprung member reaches estimated unsprung ascending velocity as a result of the expansion of the electric actuator up to that point. Accordingly, in the case where the wheel rides on the convex portion and an unsprung member is pushed up, a change in the sprung vertical velocity caused by application of the pushing up force to the sprung member is reduced because the sprung member ascends at the estimated unsprung ascending velocity. Therefore, riding quality is improved. 1. A suspension apparatus for a vehicle comprising an actuator disposed between a sprung member of the vehicle and an unsprung member connected to a wheel and adapted to change the distance between the sprung member and the unsprung member through expansion and contraction thereof; an undulation information acquisition apparatus which acquires undulation information of a road surface ahead of the vehicle when the vehicle is traveling; and an actuator control apparatus which controls the actuator on the basis of the undulation information acquired by the undulation information acquisition apparatus , whereinthe actuator control apparatus includes a convex portion ride-on control section for controlling the actuator when the undulation information acquisition apparatus acquires undulation information regarding a convex portion of the road surface; andthe convex portion ride-on control section controls the actuator during a predetermined period of time between a point at which the undulation information acquisition apparatus acquires the undulation information regarding the convex portion and a point immediately before the wheel rides on ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle control device

Номер: US20130166149A1
Автор: Jin Hozumi, Masaaki Tabata, Yanqing Liu
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle control device includes a spring mechanism configured to connect a sprung member and an unsprung member of a vehicle, generate a spring force according to a relative displacement between the sprung member and the unsprung member, and be able to variably control the spring force, and a damping mechanism configured to connect the sprung member and the unsprung member, generate a damping force for damping a relative motion between the sprung member and the unsprung member, and be able to variably control the damping force, wherein the spring mechanism and the damping mechanism are controlled based on a first physical quantity relating to a sprung vibration of the vehicle and a second physical quantity relating to an unsprung vibration of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 25
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Active damping device, vehicle, method for controlling active damping device

Номер: US20130184935A1
Автор: Kenta Adachi, Yasushi Muragishi
Принадлежит: Sinfonia Technology Co Ltd

Provided is an active damping device (X) that suppresses vibrations of an object (T) to be damped by utilizing a reaction force generated when an auxiliary mass ( 1 ) is driven by an actuator ( 2 ). The active damping device (X) includes a stiffness/damping controller ( 5 ) that multiplies the displacement and the operating speed of the actuator ( 2 ) by the stiffness gain (k 1a ) and the damping gain (c 1a ) and provides feedback of the multiplication result so that the natural frequency of a damping device machine system (X 1 ) becomes equal to the excitation frequency (ω) of the object (T) to be damped and the damping device machine system (X 1 ) is controlled to have properties of counteracting the damping thereof. The stiffness/damping controller ( 5 ) is configured to adjust the stiffness gain (k 1a ) and the damping gain (c 1a ) according to the varying excitation frequency (ω). The active damping device (X) capable of suitably suppressing the vibration corresponding to the excitation frequency component even when the excitation frequency varies can thus be provided.

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Номер записи: 26
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD TO CONTROL TOE ANGLE AND CAMBER ANGLE IN ACTIVE REAR SUSPENSIONS OF CARS

Номер: US20130190980A1
Автор: Ramirez Ruiz Isabel
Принадлежит: FERRARI S.P.A.

A control method of the toe and camber angles of rear active suspensions of a vehicle; the control method includes the steps of: 1121) A control method of the toe and camber angles of rear active suspensions () or a vehicle (); the control method comprises the steps of:{'b': '1', 'detecting when the vehicle () follows a curved trajectory (T); and'}{'b': 12', '1, 'conferring negative camber angles to the rear active suspensions (), while following the curved trajectory (T) and when the vehicle () is inscribed in the curved trajectory (T);'}the control method is characterized in that it comprises the further steps of:{'b': 12', '1, 'conferring negative toe angles combined with zero camber angles to the rear active suspensions (), when starting the curved trajectory (T) and when the vehicle () enters the curved trajectory (T); and'}{'b': 12', '1, 'conferring positive camber angles combined with negative toe angles to the rear active suspensions (), while following the curved trajectory (T) and when the vehicle () is inscribed in the curved trajectory (T).'}211212ie) A control method according to and comprising the further step of differentiating claim 1 , when the vehicle () follows a curved trajectory (T) claim 1 , the toe and/or camber angles of the inner rear suspension () of the corner from the toe and/or camber angles of the outer rear suspension () of the corner.3) A control method according to and comprising the further steps of:{'b': 1', '12, 'i': 'i', 'conferring, when the vehicle () follows a curved trajectory (T), negative values close to zero to the camber angle of the inner rear suspension () of the corner; and'}{'b': 1', '12, 'i': 'i', 'conferring, when the vehicle () follows a curved trajectory (T), second negative values, higher in absolute terms that the first negative values, to the camber angle of the outer rear suspension () of the corner.'}4) A control method according to and comprising the further steps of:{'b': 1', '12, 'gradually decreasing, ...

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Номер записи: 27
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Configuration of a two-track tractor

Номер: US20130192905A1
Автор: David C. Janzen, Ronald L. Satzler
Принадлежит: CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH

A tractor configuration includes a mainframe structure, a control station having a means of controlling the tractor, an undercarriage system having one left side and one right side track assembly, a wheel mechanism containing one or more wheels located forward of the track assemblies, a power train for forcing both track assemblies to travel at the same or different speeds, a controller responsible for exerting force to transfer vertical load back and forth between the front portion of the track assemblies and the wheel mechanism and controlling the amount of weight carried by the wheel mechanism. The controller causes or allows the wheel or wheels of the wheel mechanism to follow the tractor's curved path caused by track speed difference.

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Номер записи: 28
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle body tilting apparatus

Номер: US20130193656A1
Автор: Ippei Yamazaki, Koichi Itoh, Shiro Monzaki, Yuichi Onoda
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle body tilting apparatus includes: a right/left-wheels holding member having an elongated shape, and holding a right side wheel and a left side wheel of a vehicle which are disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a width direction of the vehicle such that each of the wheels is movable in a vertical direction; and a lean actuator disposed between the right/left-wheels holding member and a body of the vehicle, and configured to tilt at least the body of the vehicle in a lateral direction with respect to a normal line that is perpendicular to a road surface, by pivoting the right/left-wheels holding member and the body of the vehicle relative to each other. An output shaft of the lean actuator is fixed to the right/left-wheels holding member, and the body of the vehicle is fixed to a main body of the lean actuator.

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Номер записи: 29
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC SUSPENSION CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20130197754A1
Автор: LEE Tomoyuki, UCHIYAMA Masaaki, UTSUMI Noriyuki
Принадлежит: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

The controller inputs a required thrust force value calculated by a required thrust force calculation unit, to a low frequency filter and a high frequency filter. Output values of the low frequency filter and the high frequency filter are amplitude-limited by a low frequency limiter and a high frequency limiter, respectively. Output values of the low frequency limiter and the high frequency limiter are added, and the added value is output into an inverter as a thrust force instruction value. In this case, a limit value of the low frequency limiter is set to be smaller than a limit value of the high frequency limiter. 1. An electric suspension control apparatus disposed between a body and a wheel of a vehicle , and configured to adjust a thrust force of an electric actuator according to a thrust force instruction value output by a control unit ,wherein at least one movement detection unit is connected to the control unit, the movement detection unit being configured to detect a movement state of the vehicle,wherein the control unit includesa required thrust force calculation unit configured to calculate a required thrust force value from a detection value detected by the movement detection unit,a frequency band determination unit configured to distribute the calculated value of the required thrust force calculation unit to a plurality of frequency bands,a limiter provided for each of the frequency bands to which the calculated value is distributed by the frequency band determination unit, anda thrust force instruction value calculation unit configured to generate the thrust force instruction value by combining an output value by the limiter for each frequency band, andwherein a limit value of the limiter is set in such a manner that the a value in a low frequency band as one of the frequency bands is smaller than a value in a high frequency band as another of the frequency bands.2. The electric suspension control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the limiter ...

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Номер записи: 30
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SUSPENSION DEVICE

Номер: US20130197755A1
Автор: Hagidaira Shinichi, Miyatani Osamu, Ota Yasuhiro, Otake Takafumi
Принадлежит: KAYABA INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A suspension device includes damper interposed between vehicle body and wheel in vehicle and exerted damping force for suppressing vertical movements of vehicle body and wheel, damping force adjustment mechanism adjusts damping force, control device controls damping force adjustment mechanism, lateral acceleration detection unit detects an lateral acceleration acting on vehicle body, roll angular velocity detection unit detects roll angular velocity of vehicle body, and steering angular velocity detection unit detects steering angular velocity of steering wheel. The control device sets maximum damping force out of damping force calculated from steering angular velocity, damping force calculated from lateral acceleration and damping force calculated from roll angular velocity as steering initial stage additional damping force, calculates final damping force of damper using steering initial stage additional damping force and performs steering initial stage control of controlling damper when steering angular velocity exceeds predetermined dead band. 1. A suspension device , comprising:a damper interposed between a vehicle body and a wheel in a vehicle and adapted to exert a damping force for suppressing relative movements of the vehicle body and the wheel in a vertical direction;a damping force adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting a damping force in the damper;a control device for controlling the damping force adjustment mechanism;a lateral acceleration detection unit for detecting an acceleration in a lateral direction of the vehicle acting on the vehicle body;a roll angular velocity detection unit for detecting a roll angular velocity of the vehicle body; anda steering angular velocity detection unit for detecting a steering angular velocity of a steering wheel in the vehicle;wherein the control device sets a maximum damping force out of a damping force calculated from the steering angular velocity, a damping force calculated from the acceleration in the lateral ...

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Номер записи: 31
01-08-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD OF AN ACTIVE SUSPENSION OF A CAR

Номер: US20130197756A1
Автор: Ramirez Ruiz Isabel
Принадлежит: FERRARI S.P.A.

A control method for an active suspension of a vehicle, wherein the determination of an optimal camber angle of the active suspension includes the steps of: estimating the slip angle of the wheel of the active suspension; estimating the vertical force which weighs on the wheel of the active suspension; estimating the transverse force which is transferred to the ground by the wheel of the active suspension as a function of the slip angle of the wheel of the active suspension and as a function of the vertical force which weighs on the wheel of the active suspension; and determines the optimal camber angle as a function of the transverse force which is transferred to the ground by the wheel of the active suspension. 1. A control method for an active suspension of a vehicle; the control method comprises the steps of:cyclically determining the optimal camber angle of the active suspension; anddriving the active suspension in order to confer the optimal camber angle to the active suspension;wherein the step of determining the optimal camber angle comprises the further steps of:determining the slip angle (α) of the wheel of the active suspension;determining the vertical force (Fz) weighing on the wheel of the active suspension;determining the transverse force (Fy) which is transferred to the ground by the wheel of the active suspension; anddetermining the optimal camber angle as a function of the transverse force (Fy) which is transferred to the ground by the wheel of the active suspension,wherein the transverse force (Fy) which is transferred to the ground by the wheel of the active suspension is estimated as a function of the slip angle (α) of the wheel of the active suspension and as a function of the vertical force (Fz) which weighs on the wheel of the active suspension.2. A control method according to and comprising the further steps of:cyclically determining the optimal toe angle for the active suspension as a function of the transverse force (Fy) which is ...

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Номер записи: 32
08-08-2013 дата публикации

SPRING-DAMPER UNIT FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130200578A1
Автор: KOHLHAUSER Matthias, Pöhler Hansjörg
Принадлежит: MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO. KG

A spring shock absorber unit for adjusting the elevation of a vehicle, including an oscillation absorber, a support spring to absorb shocks impacting the vehicle, an upper spring seat at which the support spring is supported, an adjustment device for adjusting the height of the upper spring seat with an actuator and an adjustment mechanism configured to convert the rotary motion generated by the actuator into a translational motion of the upper spring seat, an axial bearing for supporting the spring shock absorber unit, particularly the upper spring seat and/or a piston rod at a body of a vehicle, optimal utilization of the space available shall be possible in spite of a plurality of functional elements. The adjustment mechanism can additionally serve the function of an axial bearing. 115-. (canceled)16. A shock absorber assembly comprising:an oscillation absorber;a spring configured to absorb forces of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle;an upper spring seat configured to support the spring; andan adjustment device configured to spatial adjust the elevation of the upper spring seat, the adjustment device having an adjustment mechanism configured to support the upper spring seat and/or a piston rod of the oscillation absorber at a body of the vehicle, convert rotary motion generated by the actuator into a translational motion of the upper spring seat, and prevent axial movement of the shock absorber assembly during operation of the vehicle, and an actuator configured to drive the adjustment mechanism.17. The shock absorber assembly of claim 16 , wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a threaded drive including:a drive shaft with external threads having a predetermined pitch to accept distortion and/or to support the spring; anda drive nut with internal threads having the predetermined pitch and which correspond to and engages the external threads of the drive shaft and is connected to the upper spring seat and coaxially encompasses the drive shaft.18. ...

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Номер записи: 33
08-08-2013 дата публикации

SUSPENSION WITH HYDRAULIC PRELOAD ADJUST

Номер: US20130200589A1
Автор: Cox Christopher Paul
Принадлежит:

A shock absorber for a vehicle having a damper and a first and second springs mounted coaxially around the damper and a preload adjuster for partially compressing at least one of the springs independently of the compression stroke. In one embodiment the preload adjuster is remotely controllable. In another embodiment the shock absorber includes an additional mechanism for preloading at least one of the springs. 1. A shock absorber for a vehicle , comprising:a fluid-filled damper having a piston and rod for movement therein;a first and second springs mounted coaxially around the damper, the springs constructed and arranged to become compressed during a compression stroke of the damper; anda preload adjuster for partially compressing at least one of the springs independently of the compression stroke.2. The shock absorber of claim 1 , wherein the preload adjuster operates with a piston and expandable chamber to compress the at least one spring.3. The shock absorber of claim 2 , wherein the piston and piston chamber are annularly disposed around the damper.4. The shock absorber of claim 3 , wherein the chamber is expandable with fluid.5. The shock absorber of claim 3 , wherein the chamber is expandable with gas.6. The shock absorber of claim 3 , wherein the preload adjuster is remotely controllable.7. The shock absorber of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the springs includes an additional adjustment mechanism for compressing the at least one spring independently of the compression stroke.8. The shock absorber of claim 7 , wherein additional adjustment mechanism is a user-operable threaded mechanism.9. The shock absorber of claim 1 , further including an air spring.10. The shock absorber of claim 6 , further including a remote control system for expanding the chamber claim 6 , the control system comprising:a switch for operating a valve; anda conduit providing communication between the switch and valve.11. The shock absorber of claim 10 , wherein the conduit is a ...

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Номер записи: 34
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130204492A1
Автор: Wein Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A method for operating a motor vehicle which can be driven in at least two drive modes which differ from one another as to whether or not at least one wheel of the motor vehicle is driven is designed to increase the safety in the driving behavior when the drive mode changes, by adjusting a previously defined value which is assigned to the current drive mode for a variable that is related to a chassis device of the motor vehicle. 18-. (canceled)910. A method of operating a motor vehicle () which can be driven in at least two drive modes selectable from front-wheel drive mode , rear-wheel drive mode and all-wheel drive mode , comprising:when a drive mode is changed from a current drive mode, automatically adjusting a previously determined value of a variable related to a suspension device of the motor vehicle, wherein the previously determined value is associated with the current drive mode.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:before travel, associating with at least one of the drive modes a value for at least one variable related to a suspension device of the motor vehicle, andstoring a corresponding data set in the motor vehicle.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the variable related to the suspension device of the motor vehicle is a toe angle claim 9 , a camber angle or a castor angle of a wheel of the motor vehicle or another kinematically or elastokinematically changeable suspension variable.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the current drive mode is determined from a torque operating on a wheel axle.13. A motor vehicle which is configured to be driven in at least two drive modes selectable from front-wheel drive mode claim 9 , rear-wheel drive mode and all-wheel drive mode claim 9 , the motor vehicle comprising:a suspension device which allows at least one automatic adjustment with respect to at least one setting during operation of the motor vehicle,a control unit which is configured to automatically adjust, when a drive mode is changed from a ...

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Номер записи: 35
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Electroactive elastomer converter

Номер: US20130207522A1
Автор: Sven Herold, Tobias Melz, William Kaal
Принадлежит: Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung eV

An electroactive elastomer converter is described comprising at least one electroactive elastomer layer ( 3 ) with a top side and underside and an electrically conductive electrode body ( 1′ ) that is two-dimensionally connected to the top side at least in regions. An electrically conductive electrode body ( 1′ ) is dimensionally connected in at least two regions to the underside. At least one electrode body ( 1′ ) in each case has an electrode surface facing the elastomer layer ( 3 ). At least one opening ( 2 ) is present to which an a two-dimensional region in which there is no two-dimensional bond between the elastomer layer ( 3 ) and the electrode body ( 1′ ). A compressible medium is provided in the area of the opening.

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Номер записи: 36
22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAILER

Номер: US20130218411A1
Автор: Drewes Olaf
Принадлежит: SAF-HOLLAND GMBH

The invention relates to a method of configuring an electronic control unit () of a motor vehicle trailer using specific data for the chassis systems and/or chassis components which are installed on the motor vehicle trailer. It is provided that a chassis system () and/or at least one chassis component are/is equipped with at least one machine-readable data carrier () in which data which can be used for configuring the control unit () is stored, wherein, in order to configure the control unit (), this data carrier () is read out and the data stored therein is transferred to the control unit (). The invention also relates to a chassis system, a chassis component and a motor vehicle trailer. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of configuring an electronic control unit of a motor vehicle trailer using a first data stored on at least one data carrier , wherein the first data is related to at least one of a chassis system and a chassis component , wherein the at least one of the chassis system and the chassis component is installed on the motor vehicle trailer , comprising the steps of:reading out the at least one data carrier;transmitting the first data from the at least one data carrier to the electronic control unit;transmitting a second data from the electronic control unit to the at least one data carrier; andstoring the second data onto the at least one data carrier.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the data carrier is read out manually.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the data carrier is read out automatically.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first data comprises data related to the scope of equipment of one of the chassis system and the chassis component.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first data comprises data related to the operation of one of the chassis system and the chassis component.17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first data comprises data related to the maintenance of one of the chassis system and the chassis component.18. The ...

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Номер записи: 37
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20130226405A1
Автор: Koumura Shingo, Yoshimi Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle control device acquires a roll changing amount generated in a vehicle, acquires a pitch changing amount generated in the vehicle, synthesizes the roll changing amount and the pitch changing amount to acquire a synthesized value, and controls a front/rear wheel damping force distribution based on the synthesized value. The vehicle control device includes a roll damping force varying unit that detects a vehicle speed, detects a road surface in-phase/reverse-phase ratio, and controls a roll damping force by a variable roll damping control amount, where the front/rear wheel damping force distribution is determined from a front/rear wheel damping force distribution map based on the vehicle speed, the road surface in-phase/reverse-phase ratio, and the roll damping control amount. 1. A vehicle control device comprising:a roll acquiring unit configured to acquire a roll changing amount generated in a vehicle;a pitch acquiring unit configured to acquire a pitch changing amount generated in the vehicle;a synthesizing unit configured to synthesize the roll changing amount and the pitch changing amount to acquire a synthesized value; anda front/rear wheel damping force distributing unit configured to control a front/rear wheel damping force distribution based on the synthesized value acquired by the synthesizing unit.2. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe front/rear wheel damping force distributing unit controls the front/rear wheel damping force distribution such that the synthesized value becomes a minimum.3. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe roll acquiring unit or the pitch acquiring unit acquires a roll angular speed, which is the roll changing amount, or a pitch angular speed, which is the pitch changing amount, based on at least one of a vehicle speed, a road surface in-phase/reverse-phase ratio and a roll damping control amount.4. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe synthesizing unit ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE EQUALIZATION IN VEHICLE RUNNING GEAR

Номер: US20130228991A1
Автор: Gerami-Manesch Bijan, LUCAS Johann
Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

A method for controlling pressure equalization in running gear for a utility vehicle and having a drive axle and at least one trailing axle without drive function. The includes assigning each axle are each assigned to a pressure chamber on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the vehicle. The pressure ratio of the pressure chambers between the drive axle and the trailing axle is set independently for the two sides of the vehicle as a function of detected signals. 1. A method for controlling pressure compensation in a vehicle having (i) a drive axle and (ii) at least one trailing axle without a drive function , the method comprising: to control pressure on the drive axle and the at least one trailing axle (a) assigning the drive axle to a first pressure chamber on a left side of the vehicle and to a second pressure chamber on a right side of the vehicle , and (b) assigning the at least one trailing axle to a third pressure chamber on the left side of the vehicle and to a fourth pressure chamber on the right side of the vehicle by receiving at least one of acceleration slip regulation control information and traction control information; and based on the at least one of acceleration slip regulation control information and traction control information , setting a first pressure ratio of the first pressure chamber assigned to the drive axle and the third pressure chamber of assigned to the at least one trailing axle on the left side of the vehicle is set independently of a second pressure ratio of the second pressure chamber assigned to the drive axle and the fourth pressure chamber of assigned to the at least one trailing axle on the right side of the vehicle.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising increasing a load acting on the drive axle on at least one of the left side of the vehicle and the right side of the vehicle based on the detected acceleration slip regulation control information claim 1 , the acceleration slip regulation control ...

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Номер записи: 39
12-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130238191A1
Автор: DE GRAMMONT Christian, LECLERC Daniel
Принадлежит: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

A vehicle has a frame, at least one front wheel connected to the frame, at least one front suspension assembly connecting the at least one front wheel to the frame, at least one rear wheel connected to the frame, and at least one rear suspension assembly connecting the at least one rear wheel to the frame. At least one of the at least one front and at least one rear suspension assemblies includes an air spring. A seat is connected to the frame. An engine is connected to the frame and is operatively connected to at least one of the wheels. An air compressor is connected to the frame and fluidly communicates with the at least one air spring for supplying air to the at least one air spring. A control unit is electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame;at least one front wheel connected to the frame;at least one front suspension assembly connecting the at least one front wheel to the frame;at least one rear wheel connected to the frame;at least one rear suspension assembly connecting the at least one rear wheel to the frame, at least one of the at least one front and at least one rear suspension assemblies including an air spring;a seat connected to the frame;a steering assembly operatively connected to the at least one front wheel;an engine connected to the frame and operatively connected to at least one of the wheels;an air compressor connected to the frame and fluidly communicating with the at least one air spring for selectively supplying air to the at least one air spring,during operation of the air compressor to supply air to the at least one air spring, the air compressor drawing air from the atmosphere and simultaneously supplying the air to the at least one air spring;a control unit electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor; andan auxiliary air output fluidly communicating with the air compressor for selectively supplying ...

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Номер записи: 40
19-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130245888A1
Автор: Hirayama Katsuhiko, KIKUCHI Hironobu
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

A vehicle controlling apparatus includes: a vertical acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of a sprung mass; a power-source attitude controller configured to compute a power-source attitude control amount for a driving force outputted from a power source, the control amount making the acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor an appropriate acceleration for attaining a target sprung-mass state, and to control the power source based on the power-source attitude control amount; a stroke sensor configured to detect a stroke speed of a shock absorber; and a friction-brake attitude controller configured to compute a brake attitude control amount for a braking force outputted from a friction brake, the control amount making the stroke speed detected by the stroke sensor an appropriate stroke speed for attaining a target sprung-mass state, and to control the friction brake based on the brake attitude control amount. 1. A vehicle controlling apparatus comprising:a vertical acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of a sprung mass;a power-source attitude controller configured to compute a power-source attitude control amount for a driving force outputted from a power source, the control amount making the acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor an appropriate acceleration for attaining a target sprung-mass state, and to control the power source based on the power-source attitude control amount;a stroke sensor configured to detect a stroke speed of a shock absorber; anda friction-brake attitude controller configured to compute a brake attitude control amount for a braking force outputted from a friction brake, the control amount making the stroke speed detected by the stroke sensor an appropriate stroke speed for attaining a target sprung-mass state, and to control the friction brake based on the brake attitude control amount.2. The vehicle controlling apparatus according to further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 41
19-09-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130245889A1
Автор: Hirayama Katsuhiko, KIKUCHI Hironobu
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

A control apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention is configured to control a friction brake by calculating a brake attitude control amount outputted from the friction brake such that the acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor becomes an acceleration corresponding to a target sprung state, and to control a damping force variable shock absorber by calculating a damping force control amount of the damping force variable shock absorber such that the stroke speed detected by the stroke sensor becomes a stroke speed corresponding to the target sprung state and/or a target unsprung state. 1. A control apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a vertical acceleration sensor configured to detect a sprung vertical acceleration;a friction brake attitude control unit configured to control a friction brake by calculating calculate a brake attitude control amount outputted from the friction brake such that the acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor becomes an acceleration corresponding to a target sprung state;a stroke sensor configured to detect a stroke speed of a damping force variable shock absorber; anda damping force control unit configured to control the damping force variable shock absorber by calculating a damping force control amount of the damping force variable shock absorber such that the stroke speed detected by the stroke sensor becomes a stroke speed corresponding to the target sprung state and/or a target unsprung state.2. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a phase compensation unit configured to compensate for a phase displacement between a detection value of the acceleration sensor and a detection value of the stroke sensor.3. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the friction brake attitude control unit suppresses a pitch movement of a vehicle body.4. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the friction brake ...

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Номер записи: 42
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Air Suspension Installation, Pneumatic System and Vehicle Comprising an Air Suspension Installation, and Method for Operating a Pneumatic Installation of the Air Suspension Installation

Номер: US20130247553A1
Автор: Dieter Frank, Frank Meissner, Jörg Meier
Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

Air suspension installation ( 110 ) for a vehicle ( 100 ) comprising a pneumatic installation ( 200 ) which is adapted such that it can be operated in conjunction with a compressed air supply installation ( 2 ) and comprises: a pneumatic line ( 3 ) having a port connecting it to the compressed air supply installation ( 2 ), a plurality of air bellows ( 43, 45, 47, 49 ), each serving as a pressure chamber for an air spring, one air bellows being connected to the pneumatic line ( 3 ) via a controllable directional valve in the form of a solenoid valve, and the air bellows being fillable or bleedable depending on a switching state of the controllable directional valve, a first directional valve ( 11, 18 ) and a second directional valve ( 13,19 ) forming a controllable solenoid valve system ( 120, 130 ) which has a pneumatic part that can be actuated by a magnetic part, the first directional valve ( 11, 18 ) forming a primary valve and the second directional valve ( 13, 19 ) forming a secondary valve of the solenoid valve system ( 120, 130 ), a first air. bellows ( 43, 47 ) and a second air bellows ( 45, 49 ) being associated with the solenoid valve system ( 120, 130 ) and being fillable or bleedable depending on the switching state of the primary valve and secondary valve, and the primary valve and the secondary valve being controllable by means of a controller of the magnetic part of the solenoid valve system ( 120, 130 ), which controller is common to both valves and acts upon both valves.

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Номер записи: 43
26-09-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130253764A1
Автор: Hirayama Katsuhiko, KIKUCHI Hironobu
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

A control apparatus for a vehicle is provided with a plurality of actuators which perform sprung vibration suppression control, a vertical acceleration sensor configured to detect sprung vertical acceleration, and a plurality of actuator attitude control units which control the respective actuators such that the vertical acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor becomes vertical acceleration corresponding to a target sprung state. 1. A control apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a plurality of actuators configured to perform sprung vibration suppression control,a vertical acceleration sensor configured to detect a sprung vertical acceleration, anda plurality of actuator attitude control units configured to control the respective actuators such that the vertical acceleration detected by the vertical acceleration sensor becomes a vertical acceleration corresponding to a target sprung state, whereinthe plurality of actuators are a driving power source, a friction brake, and a damping force variable shock absorber of a vehicle, andthe plurality of actuator attitude control units are a driving power source attitude control unit, a friction brake attitude control unit, and a damping force control unit, andthe driving power source attitude control unit suppresses a bounce movement and a pitch movement of a vehicle body.2. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the driving power source attitude control unit has a limit value for limiting a driving power source attitude control amount to a predetermined value.3. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the friction brake attitude control unit suppresses the pitch movement of the vehicle body.4. The control apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the friction brake attitude control unit has a limit value for limiting a brake attitude control amount to a predetermined value such that a change rate of deceleration of the vehicle body becomes a ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20130261893A1
Автор: Yang Woo Sung
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

The present invention provides systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling a suspension for a vehicle in which a platform model and a suspension model are provided and a first neural oscillator model and a second neural oscillator model that feed back an output to each model to acquire displacements of the platform model and the suspension model from displacements inputted into a tire, acquire feedbacks of the first neural oscillator model and the second neural oscillator model from the displacements of the platform model and the suspension model, and acquire pressing force required in the suspension for the vehicle from the feedback of the second neural oscillator model. 1. A system for controlling a suspension for a vehicle , the system comprising: a platform model;', 'a suspension model;', 'a first neural oscillator model; and', 'a second neural oscillator model;, 'a controller programmed to implementwherein the platform model and the suspension model are expressed by virtual mass-spring-damper models; acquire displacements of the platform model and the suspension model from displacements inputted into a tire;', 'acquire feedbacks of the first neural oscillator model and the second neural oscillator model from the displacements of the platform model and the suspension model; and', 'acquire pressing force required in the suspension for the vehicle from the feedback of the second neural oscillator model., 'wherein the first neural oscillator model and the second neural oscillator model feed back an output to each model to4. The system for controlling a suspension for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the displacement of the platform model is inputted into the first neural oscillator model claim 1 , the feedback of the first neural oscillator model and the displacement of the suspension model are inputted into the second neural oscillator model claim 1 , and the pressing force required for the suspension of the vehicle is acquired from the feedback of ...

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Номер записи: 45
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for an adaptive suspension support system

Номер: US20130264455A1
Автор: II William E. Woodbury, Jody G. Robbins
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and apparatus for an adaptive, multi-axis suspension system providing both coarse and fine suspension for payloads such as passenger seats, trailers, passenger compartments of motor vehicles, shock/vibration generating devices etc. Coarse suspension control is provided to maintain the payload within a selected position regardless of the weight of the payload. Fine suspension control is provided by monitoring and analyzing vibration characteristics in time and/or frequency domains to determine a variable amount of damper resistance to be exerted by a magnetorheological (MR) device. A nominal damper resistance of the MR device is selected based at least on the combined weight of the payload. A piston of the MR device is centered about its throw range and the piston is actuated at angles not parallel to the movement of the payload to provide low-profile operation.

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Номер записи: 46
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Inverted pendulum type moving body

Номер: US20130282237A1
Автор: Azusa Amino, Ryosuke Nakamura
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

An inverted pendulum type moving body has a pair of wheels suspended by a main body of the moving body and arranged in the same plane perpendicular to a direction in which the moving body moves on a floor surface as a traveling surface; a driving mechanism that rotates the wheels; and a driving controller that controls the driving mechanism and thereby maintains an inverted state of a moving robot body. The inverted pendulum type moving body includes a wheel rotational speed measurer that measures rotational speeds of the wheels; a main body front-back direction angular velocity measurer that measures an inclination angular velocity of the main body of the moving body in a front-back direction; suspension actuators that move the wheels in a vertical direction; and a suspension actuator driving unit that drives the suspension actuators.

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Номер записи: 47
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Control Device For An Adjustable Chassis System

Номер: US20130297149A1
Автор: FRANKENBERGER Wolfgang, Kissner Stefan, Rappelt Stefan, Schuck Toni
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A control device for an adjustable chassis system includes a connection to at least one sensor arrangement which provides at least one vehicle condition parameter of a vehicle. The measured vehicle condition parameter is spatially related to a position outside of the control device. The sensor arrangement is arranged inside the control device and forms a virtual miniature measurement plane which is extrapolated to an actual measurement plane. 1153. A control device () for an adjustable chassis system () comprising:{'b': 17', '23', '15', '17', '23', '15', '19', '21, 'a at least one sensor arrangement (, ) providing at least one vehicle condition parameter of a vehicle, wherein the measured vehicle condition parameter is spatially related to a position outside of the control device (); a connection between said at least one sensor arrangement and said control device; said sensor arrangement (, ) arranged inside said control device () and forming a virtual miniature measurement plane () which is extrapolated to an actual measurement plane ().'}217. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor arrangement () provides an acceleration signal with respect to a vehicle longitudinal axis (X) claim 1 , a vehicle transverse axis (Y) and a vehicle vertical axis (Z).323. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor arrangement comprises a rate of rotation sensor () for providing a rate of rotation signal (φ) with respect to a vehicle longitudinal axis (X) claim 1 , a vehicle transverse axis (Y) and a vehicle vertical axis (Z).4. The control device according to claim 2 , wherein said acceleration signal for all three vehicle axes is provided by a single sensor.5. The control device according to claim 3 , wherein said rate of rotation signal for all three vehicle axes is provided by a single sensor.6. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein said acceleration signal and said rate of rotation signal are provided by a single sensor.7151521. ...

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Номер записи: 48
12-12-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE DAMPER AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20130328277A1
Автор: Holbert Todd J., Holden David J., Peterson Jeffrey L., Ryan Jeffrey S., Wizorek Andrew M., Wyler James M.
Принадлежит:

An electronically adjustable damper system includes at least one electronically adjustable damper. The electronically adjustable damper includes at least one electronically controlled valve, whereby, the damper is electronically adjustable. The electronically adjustable damper system also includes a controller for adjusting each of the electronically adjustable dampers independently via the electronically controlled valves, and a remote electronic device. The electronically adjustable damper system allows a user to tune the dampers by allowing a user to adjust the electronically adjustable damper system to different applications and functions for various users, conditions, or both. 1. An electronically adjustable damper system for a vehicle comprising: at least one electronically controlled valve; and', 'whereby, the damper being electronically adjustable;, 'at least one electronically adjustable damper comprisinga controller for adjusting each of said electronically adjustable dampers independently via said electronically controlled valves; anda remote electronic device;whereby, said electronically adjustable damper system being adapted to allow a user to tune the dampers by allowing a user to adjust the electronically adjustable damper system to different applications and functions for various users, conditions, locations, or combinations thereof.2. The electronically adjustable damper system of wherein claim 1 , when said electronically adjustable damper changes its lengths due to chassis or terrain inputs claim 1 , said controller determining its position and altering the damping to a prescribed setting throughout its entire stroke in compression and extension claim 1 , wherein said prescribed setting being looped in macros to offer a user many variations for different conditions.3. The electronically adjustable damper system of comprising an electronically adjustable damper for each wheel of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein said controller being for adjusting all ...

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Номер записи: 49
19-12-2013 дата публикации

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH LOAD DETECTION

Номер: US20130338876A1
Автор: Ihlein Volker, Oldenettel Holger, Quinn-Buss Heidi, Schaumburg Harald
Принадлежит:

A method of controlling a suspension system for a vehicle which comprises determining a first filter vehicle height based upon a signal from at least one sensor located at a rear axle of the vehicle at a first time. A second filter vehicle height is determined based upon a signal from the at least one sensor located at the rear axle of the vehicle at a second time. The difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal is compared to a forklift threshold and the suspension system is placed in forklift mode when the difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal exceeds the forklift threshold. 1. A method of controlling a suspension system for a vehicle comprising:determining a first filter vehicle height based upon a signal from at least one sensor located at a rear axle of the vehicle at a first time;determining a second filter vehicle height based upon a signal from the at least one sensor located at the rear axle of the vehicle at a second time;comparing the difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal to a forklift threshold; andplacing the suspension system in forklift mode when the difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal exceeds the forklift threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disabling the forklift mode when a vehicle speed is not equal to zero.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disabling the forklift mode when the suspension system is in a down level mode.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a first filter vehicle height and a second filter vehicle height further comprises using a signal from a sensor at a rear axle left corner and a rear axle right corner.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising exiting forklift mode when the vehicle speed is not equal to zero.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein up-leveling of the suspension system is disabled when in the forklift mode.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 50
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Anti-causal vehicle suspension

Номер: US20140001717A1
Автор: Giovanardi Marco, Warkentin David J.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle suspension and wheel damper using anti-causal filtering. Information from in front of a wheel or information about an operating condition of a vehicle is used to anti-causally determine a response of an active suspension associated with the wheel. 1. A method for operating a suspension system associated with a wheel of a vehicle , comprising:identifying a road disturbance prior to the wheel's encountering the road disturbance;determining, prior to the wheel's encountering the road disturbance, an estimated response of the suspension system to the road disturbance; andreversing with respect to time the estimated response of the suspension system to provide an anti-causal response of the suspension system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising scaling the anti-causal response to provide a scaled anti-causal response.3. The vehicle suspension of claim 1 , wherein the determining determines the estimated response over a first period of time and further comprising causing the controllable force source to apply the anti-causal response over a second period of time claim 1 , shorter than the first period of time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wheel is a rear wheel claim 1 , wherein the identifying the road disturbance comprises processing data from a motion sensor associated with a front wheel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is operated in a narrow frequency band to control wheel hop.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the method is operated in a broad frequency band not including the narrow frequency band to control the vertical displacement of a car body.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising filtering the anti-causal response with a nonlinear filter.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the nonlinear filter is one of a deadband filter or a clipper.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anti-causal response causes the suspension system to reduce vertical motion of an unsprung mass of the vehicle over a first frequency range and ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ACTIVE WHEEL DAMPING

Номер: US20140005888A1
Автор: Bender Paul, Bose Amar G., Giovanardi Marco, Knox Lawrence D., Lackritz Neal M., Short William R., Torres Wade P., Ummethala Upendra V., Warkentin David J.
Принадлежит:

An active wheel damper. An active suspension damps vertical displacement of an unsprung mass in a frequency range and reduces vertical displacement of a sprung mass in another frequency range. 1. A vehicle suspension for controlling motion of a sprung and unsprung mass comprising:a force source which is capable of applying a force in response to a control signal and without a physical stimulus, the force source coupling a vehicle unsprung mass and a vehicle sprung mass:a sensor for detecting vertical motion of the sprung mass or a quantity from which vertical motion of the sprung mass can be derived;an unsprung mass sensor for detecting vertical motion of the unsprung mass or a quantity from which vertical motion of the unsprung mass can be derived; andcontrol circuitry;responsive to the sprung mass sensor for determining a force to reduce the vertical motion of the sprung mass in a first frequency range; andresponsive to the unsprung mass sensor for determining a force to reduce the vertical motion of the unsprung mass in a second frequency range;wherein the first frequency range includes frequencies above and below the second frequency range and wherein the first frequency range does not include the second frequency range.2. The vehicle suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry comprises an anti causal filter.3. The vehicle suspension system of claim 2 , further comprising circuitry for detecting vertical disturbances in the road ahead of a wheel that is a component of the unsprung mass.4. The vehicle suspension system of claim 3 , wherein the wheel is a rear wheel and wherein the circuitry for detecting vertical disturbances in the road is associated with a front wheel.5. The vehicle suspension system of claim 4 , wherein the anti-causal filterdetermines, prior to the wheel's encountering the road disturbance, an estimated response of the vehicle suspension to the disturbance;reverses with respect to time the estimated response to provide an ...

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Номер записи: 52
02-01-2014 дата публикации

SUSPENSION CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20140005889A1
Автор: Hayakawa Yukio
Принадлежит:

A suspension control apparatus includes a single-wheel model calculating unit that calculates a sprung speed and a stroke speed using a single-wheel model on the basis of a wheel speed variation detected by a wheel speed sensor and a damper control unit that controls the damping force of a variable damping force damper by setting a skyhook control target current and an unsprung vibration damping control target current of the variable damping force damper on the basis of the calculated sprung speed and stroke speed. When a slip determining unit determines that the wheel is in a slipping state based on deviation of a value detected by the wheel speed sensor from a wheel speed estimated by the vehicle body speed estimating unit by a predetermined value or more, the damper control unit suppresses skyhook and unsprung vibration damping control by fixing or gradually decreasing the control target currents. 1. A suspension control apparatus for use in a vehicle including a variable damping force damper with a damping force adjustable in accordance with an input signal , the suspension control apparatus comprising:a wheel speed sensor detecting a wheel speed of each wheel of the vehicle;a basic input amount calculating unit calculating a basic input amount for the vehicle on the basis of a variation in the wheel speed detected by the wheel speed sensor;a state quantity calculating unit calculating a quantity of state of the vehicle by inputting the basic input amount into a vehicle model that represents a behavior of the vehicle;a damper control unit performing a damper control based on the variation in the wheel speed detected by the wheel speed sensor, by controlling the damping force of the variable damping force damper on the basis of the calculated quantity of the state of the vehicle;a vehicle body speed estimating unit estimating a vehicle body speed on the basis of a vehicle body acceleration of the vehicle; anda slip determining unit determining that the wheel is ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Surface Vehicle Vertical Trajectory Planning

Номер: US20140012467A1
Автор: Knox Lawrence D., Lackritz Neal M., Parison James A., Short William R.
Принадлежит:

An active suspension system for a vehicle including elements for developing and executing a trajectory plan responsive to the path on which the vehicle is traveling. The system may include a location system for locating the vehicle, and a system for retrieving a road profile corresponding to the vehicle location. 1145-. (canceled)146. Apparatus for use in a surface vehicle operating on a path , said path comprising vertical disturbances , said apparatus comprising:a controllable suspension for actively suspending a payload with respect to a vertical disturbance input, and;a trajectory developing system operatively coupled to said controllable suspension, said trajectory developing system for developing a trajectory plan responsive to data specifically representative of said vertical disturbances.147. Apparatus in accordance with claim 146 , wherein said data is expressed as one of force claim 146 , velocity claim 146 , and acceleration.148. Apparatus in accordance with claim 146 , wherein said trajectory developing system comprises a device for smoothing said data to develop said trajectory plan.149. Apparatus in accordance with claim 148 , wherein said smoothing device comprises a low pass filter.150. Apparatus in accordance with claim 148 , wherein said smoothing device comprises a bi-directional low pass filter.151. Apparatus in accordance with claim 146 , said controllable suspension comprises a linear actuator.152. Apparatus in accordance with claim 146 , wherein said data comprises positive and negative values.153. Apparatus in accordance with claim 146 , further comprising:a profile storage device for storing said data.154. Apparatus in accordance with wherein said profile storage device is located remotely from said surface vehicle.155. Apparatus in accordance with claim 153 , wherein said trajectory plan developing system is located remotely from said surface vehicle.156. A method for operating an active suspension system in a surface vehicle claim 153 , ...

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Номер записи: 54
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Steering and control systems for a three-wheeled vehicle

Номер: US20140019006A1
Автор: Ian A. Bruce
Принадлежит: Alpha Motors Co Ltd

A three-wheeled vehicle that includes: a single front wheel; two rear wheels; a passenger cabin; an electronic steering control unit; and a steering input device configured to send an electronic signal to the electronic steering control unit corresponding to an input received at the steering input device associated with turning the three-wheeled vehicle; wherein the electronic steering control unit is configured to counter-steer the front wheel in response to receiving the electronic signal, wherein the counter-steering of the front wheel initiates a leaning of the passenger cabin a direction of turning of the three-wheeled vehicle.

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Номер записи: 55
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE DAMPING OF A VEHICLE THAT IS ABLE TO BE PROPELLED BY THE DRIVER

Номер: US20140027988A1
Автор: OLEMS Lars, SCHOTT Philipp
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method and a control unit, using which the damping of one or more damping elements on a vehicle that is able to be propelled by the driver, particularly a bicycle, is able to be varied. The propelling power of the driver or his behavior during the operation of the vehicle is recorded, in order to control or regulate the damping of the damping element as a function thereof. This is achieved by the setting of the damping taking place as a function of a power variable, which represents the propelling power of the driver or his behavior. 1. A method for controlling a damping of a vehicle that is able to be propelled by a driver and includes at least one damping element capable of exhibiting a variable damping , comprising:changing the damping as a function of a power variable representing a propelling power of the driver.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle includes a pedal crank bearing via which the vehicle is able to be propelled, andthe power variable represents a torque variable that represents a torque present at the pedal crank bearing.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:changing the damping additionally as a function of a curve over time of the power variable.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:changing the damping additionally as a function of a state variable that represents a condition of a roadway.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the condition of the roadway includes an unevenness of the roadway.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:changing the damping additionally as a function of a torsion variable representing a mechanical loading of a vehicle frame.7. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein:the vehicle frame includes a bicycle frame, andthe mechanical loading includes one of a torsional stress and a torsion of the bicycle frame.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein in setting the damping claim 1 , a treading of a cyclist on pedals located on the ...

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Номер записи: 56
06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A CHASSIS

Номер: US20140039758A1
Автор: Göhrle Christoph, Sawodny Oliver, SCHINDLER ANDREAS
Принадлежит: Audi AG

In a method for operating an at least semi-active chassis of a vehicle, a height profile of a road course which lies ahead in driving direction of the vehicle is determined with at least one sensor unit and at least one actuating unit of the vehicle is proactively controlled with the control unit, wherein an actual obstacle of the road course, which is displayed in the determined height profile is assigned to one of multiple predefined and store categories and a predetermined control signal is transmitted to the at least actuating unit based on the assigned category, wherein the actuating unit executes the control signal. 1. A method for operating an at least semi-active chassis of a vehicle , comprising:determining with at least one sensor unit a height-profile of a road course which lies ahead in a driving direction of the vehicle;predefining multiple categories representative of respective potential obstacles that may be present on the road course as a function of respective geometric shapes of the potential obstacles, and storing the multiple categories;assigning an actual obstacle of the road course which is displayed in the height profile to one of the multiple predefined and stored categories as a function of a geometric shape of the actual obstacle; andproactively controlling with a control unit at least one actuating unit of the motor vehicle by transmitting to the at least one actuating unit a predetermined control signal assigned to the one of the multiple categories, thereby causing actuation of the actuating unit commensurate with the predetermined control signal, said predetermined control signal being calculated as a function of the respective potential obstacles of the predefined categories.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chassis is constructed as active chassis.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the predetermined control signal as a function of the geometric shape of the actual obstacle.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 57
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle Suspension System

Номер: US20140049012A1
Автор: Ono Yukihiko, Yamamoto Kenjiro
Принадлежит:

To achieve a small and low power consumption suspension, which can be installed in a vehicle, such as a personal mobility vehicle, there is provided a vehicle suspension system including: a suspension that is connected to a vehicle body and a shaft mounted to wheels; an actuator that includes an output for vertically moving a suspension position of the suspension on the basis of inclination angle information of the vehicle; and a self-weight support mechanism that acts on the actuator to support vehicle weight. The self-weight support mechanism is composed of a spring mounted to the actuator, the actuator, and a link mechanism connected the suspension and the actuator. 1. A vehicle suspension system for a vehicle that has a vehicle body supported by wheels and is moved by driving the wheels , comprising:a suspension that is connected to the vehicle body and a shaft mounted to the wheels;an actuator that includes an output for vertically moving a suspension position of the suspension on the basis of inclination angle information of the vehicle; anda self-weight support mechanism that acts on the actuator to support vehicle weight,wherein the self-weight support mechanism is composed of a spring mounted to the actuator, the actuator, and a link mechanism connected to the suspension and the actuator.2. The vehicle suspension system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a support link connected to an intermediate portion of the link mechanism and one end of the vehicle body,wherein the actuator moves over a guide that is perpendicular to a direction of gravity.3. The vehicle suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is movably embedded in a frame and the spring is mounted to one end of the frame and the actuator.4. The vehicle suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein:one end of the link mechanism and the actuator are connected by a wire;the actuator and the spring are connected by the other end of the wire; andthe actuator moves over a ...

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Номер записи: 58
20-02-2014 дата публикации

AIR SPRING AND DAMPER UNIT WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20140049013A1
Автор: Dehmel Mathias, Frantzen Michael Johannes, SEEMANN Michael, Wolf-Monheim Friedrich Peter
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A vehicle suspension apparatus includes various elements, such as a self-pumping air spring and damper unit operating with compressed air for height adjustment of a vehicle body relative to a wheel suspension of a vehicle. The apparatus further at least one spring space filled with compressed air, which is at least partially bounded by at least one movable wall and a damper cylinder, which can be connected to the spring space () for fluid transmission by at least one connecting valve. The damper cylinder includes a working space divided by a piston, which moves inside the working space, and fluidly connected by a throttle valve. The connecting valve and the throttle valve are each switchable valves, and one of the working spaces of the damper cylinder can be vented to the surrounding atmosphere via at least one switchable vent valve. 15689561181051314151211616. A self-pumping air spring and damper unit operating with compressed air for height adjustment of a vehicle body relative to a wheel suspension of a vehicle , wherein the air spring and damper unit can be articulated to the vehicle body by means of a first articulation point () and to the wheel suspension by means of a second articulation point () , comprising at least one spring space () filled with compressed air , which is at least partially bounded by at least one movable wall () and which supports the two articulation points ( , ) in a sprung manner relative to one another , and one damper cylinder () , which can be connected to the spring space () for fluid transmission by at least one connecting valve () , is connected to one of the two articulation points () and has at least two working spaces ( , ) , which can be connected for fluid transmission by at least one throttle valve () that allows throughflow and which are separated by a working piston () that can be moved in the damper cylinder () and is connected to the other of the two articulation points () by a piston rod () ,wherein{'b': 10', '15', '13 ...

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Номер записи: 59
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Gyroscopic system in vehicle suspension

Номер: US20140054867A1
Автор: Daniel Kee Young Kim, Eric Miller
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the invention describe methods, apparatuses, and systems for enhanced vehicle stabilization solutions. Embodiments of the invention may receive sensor information from at least one sensor coupled to a vehicle having two or more wheels, the at least one sensor coupled to at least one of a wheel, a suspension component, or a frame of the vehicle. A tilt angle of the vehicle is determined from the received sensor information, the tilt angle comprising an offset angle from a reference plane for the vehicle. A controller transmits a command to one or more control moment gyroscopes (CMGs) coupled to the frame of the vehicle to produce a total angular moment based, at least in part, on the tilt angle of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 60
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140058606A1
Автор: Hilton Christopher David
Принадлежит: Protean Electric

A suspension control system for a vehicle having a wheel () mounted to the vehicle via a suspension device mounted to a mounting point on the vehicle with an electric motor being arranged to apply to the wheel a torque for driving the wheel, the suspension control system comprising a controller arranged to modulate a torque applied to the wheel by the electric motor based on the relative longitudinal movement of the wheel with respect to the mounting point on the vehicle. 1. A suspension control system for a vehicle having a vehicle body , a wheel and a suspension device , wherein the wheel is mounted to the suspension device and the suspension device is mounted to the vehicle body at a mounting point on the vehicle body with an electric motor being arranged to apply to the wheel a torque for driving the wheel , the suspension control system comprising a controller arranged to modulate a torque applied to the wheel by the electric motor to dampen longitudinal movement of the wheel relative to the mounting point on the vehicle body based on the relative longitudinal or vertical movement of the wheel with respect to the mounting point on the vehicle body.2. A suspension control system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged to modulate the torque applied to the wheel to increase movement of wheel relative to the mounting point on the vehicle body.3. A suspension control system according to wherein the controller is arranged to modulate torque applied to the wheel based on b({dot over (x)}−{dot over (x)})r claim 1 , where bis an damping coefficient claim 1 , {dot over (x)}is the velocity of sprung mass of the vehicle claim 1 , {dot over (x)}is the velocity of the unsprung mass of the vehicle and r is the rolling radius of the wheel.4. A suspension control system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged to modulate torque applied to the wheel if the rate of change of longitudinal acceleration of the wheel relative to the mounting point ...

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Номер записи: 61
20-03-2014 дата публикации

MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20140077464A1
Автор: Hachisuka Tadashi, Ishikawa Fumiaki, Kasuga Takahiro, Murakami Yosuke
Принадлежит:

An object of the present invention is to control according to a vehicle height an auxiliary device provided in a vehicle. A motorcycle having a damper A interposed between a vehicle body and an axle includes vehicle height detection means for detecting a vehicle height, with this vehicle height detection means being provided in the damper A in an auxiliary manner. The optical axis of a headlight which is an exemplar auxiliary device provided in the vehicle, is controlled based on a detection signal from the vehicle height detection means 1. A motorcycle having a damper interposed between a vehicle body and an axle ,wherein the motorcycle comprising:vehicle height detection means for detecting a vehicle height, the vehicle height detection means being provided in the damper in an auxiliary manner, andan auxiliary device provided in the motorcycle in an auxiliary manner, the auxiliary device being controlled based on a detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.3. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a headlight claim 1 , and an optical axis of the headlight is adjusted according to the vehicle height based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.4. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a side stand claim 1 , and a length of the side stand is adjusted according to the vehicle height during stoppage of the vehicle based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.5. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a rearview mirror claim 1 , and a position of the rearview mirror is adjusted according to the vehicle height based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.6. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a brake with an ABS claim 1 , and a threshold for a deceleration change rate of a wheel speed at which the ABS is actuated is adjusted according to the vehicle height ...

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Номер записи: 62
20-03-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL

Номер: US20140081522A1
Автор: FRY Matthew
Принадлежит: Knorr-Bremse Systems For Commercial Vehicles Limited

A trailer vehicle function control system for a trailer. The system comprises an electronic control unit adapted to central the height of the trailer and communication means adapted to receive data concerning trailer height. In use, the communication means transmits data to the eieetronic control unit and the electronic control unit compares the actual tralier height with the received data concerning trailer height. If the actual trailer height is different to the remived data trailer height the electronic control unit adjusts the trailer height to the received data trailer height. 1. A trailer vehicle function control system for a trailer , the system comprising an electronic control unit , which electronic control unit is adapted to control the height of the trailer , wherein the control system further comprises communication means adapted to receive data concerning trailer height , which data is passed to the electronic control unit , wherein the electronic control unit compares the actual trailer height with the received data concerning trailer height and if the actual trailer height is different to the received data trailer height , adjusts the trailer height to the received data trailer height.2. A trailer vehicle function control system according to claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises a standards compliant communications interface adapted to communicate wirelessly with an electronic device remote from the communications interface claim 1 , wherein when the communications interface receives data from the device concerning traiier height claim 1 , the electronic control unit adjusts the trailer height to the received data trailer height.3. A trailer vehicle function control system according to claim 1 , wherein the height is only adjusted when the trailer is stationary.4. A trailer vehicle function control system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic control unit is the trailer electronic brake control unit.5. A trailer vehicle function ...

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Номер записи: 63
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle height adjusting device for motorcycle

Номер: US20140084554A1
Автор: Fumiaki Ishikawa, Tadashi Hachisuka, Takahiro Kasuga, Yosuke Murakami
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

In a vehicle height adjusting device for a motorcycle, the vehicle height is adjusted on the basis of proper vehicle speed information when a failure occurs in a vehicle speed sensor. In the vehicle height adjusting device for a motorcycle, when a failure occurs in a vehicle speed sensor, a control section adjusts vehicle height by using vehicle speed information calculated from an engine speed signal, a shift position signal of a transmission, and an ON/OFF signal of a clutch.

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Номер записи: 64
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Wading vehicle water level display

Номер: US20140085066A1
Автор: Anthony Jones, Ashutosh Tomar, Edward Hoare, Sebastian Paszkowicz, Simon Thomson, Thuy-Yung Tran
Принадлежит: Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A vehicle ( 100 ) comprising a wading information display ( 1020 ), a memory and a processor, the memory containing a program configured to run on the processor to calculate the maximum wading depth of the vehicle from the measured suspension travel, and to display the maximum wading depth on the display. The display may also show a dual wading depth, an advisory wading speed, and vehicle inclination.

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Номер записи: 65
27-03-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTING DEVICE

Номер: US20140088829A1
Автор: Ishikawa Fumiaki, Kasuga Takahiro, Senda Shunya
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

Technology is provided that enables vehicle speed to be grasped more accurately utilized for adjusting vehicle height. A vehicle height adjusting device includes: a relative position changing device capable of changing relative positions of a vehicle body frame and a rear wheel of a vehicle; a vehicle speed grasping section configured to grasp vehicle speed, which is moving speed of the vehicle body frame; and a change-over valve control section configured to control the relative position changing device on the basis of the vehicle speed grasped by the vehicle speed grasping section and change the relative positions of the vehicle body frame and the rear wheel to adjust vehicle height, which is the height of the vehicle body frame. The vehicle speed grasping section grasps the vehicle speed on the basis of front wheel rotating speed, which is the rotating speed of a front wheel, and rear wheel rotating speed, which is the rotating speed of the rear wheel. 1. A vehicle height adjusting device comprising:a changing unit capable of changing relative positions of a vehicle main body and a wheel of a vehicle;a vehicle speed grasping unit for grasping vehicle speed, which is moving speed of the vehicle; anda control unit for controlling the changing unit on the basis of the vehicle speed grasped by the vehicle speed grasping unit and changing the relative positions of the wheel and the vehicle main body to adjust vehicle height, which is height of the vehicle main body, whereinthe vehicle speed grasping unit grasps the vehicle speed on the basis of front wheel rotating speed, which is rotating speed of a front wheel, and rear wheel rotating speed, which is rotating speed of a rear wheel.2. The vehicle height adjusting device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case where a difference between the front wheel rotating speed and the rear wheel rotating speed is within a range set in advance claim 1 , the vehicle speed grasping unit grasps the vehicle speed on the ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle Air Suspension Control System

Номер: US20140095023A1
Автор: Merendino Ted, Myggen Daniel, Vu Miriam
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

A method of automatically adjusting the ride height of a vehicle each time the vehicle is in a particular location is provided, where the automatic ride height adjustment is based on location and ride height information previously gathered from a user. 1. A method of adjusting a ride height of a vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:accepting a first user selection, wherein said first user selection corresponds to a first selected location;recording said first selected location in a memory;accepting a second user selection, wherein said second user selection corresponds to a preferred ride height to be associated with said first selected location;recording said preferred ride height in said memory;monitoring a vehicle location, wherein said monitoring step is performed by an on-board global positioning system (GPS); andautomatically adjusting the ride height of the vehicle from a normal ride height to said preferred ride height every time said vehicle location corresponds to said first selected location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of monitoring a vehicle speed corresponding to said vehicle and compensating for said vehicle speed when performing said step of automatically adjusting the ride height of the vehicle such that said ride height is adjusted to said preferred ride height when said vehicle location corresponds to said first selected location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of automatically adjusting the ride height of the vehicle from said normal ride height to said preferred ride height is performed when said vehicle location is a preset distance away from said first selected location.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of accepting a third user selection corresponding to said preset distance.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of maintaining said preferred ride height for a preset distance after said vehicle location corresponds to said first selected location.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SUSPENSION CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20140095024A1
Автор: HIRAO Ryusuke
Принадлежит: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

A suspension control apparatus includes a damping force adjustable shock absorber disposed between a vehicle body and a wheel of a vehicle and capable of adjusting a damping force to be generated, a vertical movement detection device configured to detect a state regarding a vertical movement of a vehicle, and a controller including: a target damping force calculation section configured to calculate a target damping force based on a detection result of the vertical movement detection device, a correction section configured to calculate a corrected damping force, which is acquired by reducing the target damping force when a relative speed is a low speed between a sprung side and an unsprung side of the damping force adjustable shock absorber, and a control signal output section configured to output the control signal corresponding to the corrected damping force to the damping force adjustable shock absorber. 1. A suspension control apparatus comprising:a damping force adjustable shock absorber disposed between a vehicle body and a wheel of a vehicle and capable of adjusting a damping force to be generated;a vertical movement detection device configured to detect a state regarding a vertical movement of a vehicle; anda controller configured to output a control signal for controlling the damping force to be generated by the damping force adjustable shock absorber based on a detection result of the vertical movement detection device,wherein the controller includes a target damping force calculation section configured to calculate a target damping force based on a detection result of the vertical movement detection device,a correction section configured to calculate a corrected damping force, which is acquired by reducing the target damping force, when a relative speed between a sprung side and an unsprung side of the damping force adjustable shock absorber is a low speed, anda control signal output section configured to output the control signal corresponding to the ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Method of Launching an Application and Selecting the Application Target Window

Номер: US20140096051A1
Автор: Brennan BOBLETT, Michael Fairman, Nalinichandra Penke, Roy Goldman
Принадлежит: Tesla Motor Inc

A method of launching a software program or application is provided for use with a graphical user interface (GUI) display. One portion of the GUI display includes a taskbar while a second portion is divided into a plurality of windows. To launch one of the programs/applications represented by the icons within the taskbar, the user first selects the icon representing the icon to be launched. When the user drags the selected icon into one of the windows and then releases the icon, the selected program/application is launched in the selected window.

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Номер записи: 69
06-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND DRIVE MECHANISM WITH VIRTUAL STEERING PIVOT

Номер: US20220001712A1
Автор: Broadbent Julian
Принадлежит:

A suspension and drive mechanism for a steerable wheel of a vehicle, comprising a wheel support assembly supporting the wheel having a rolling axis and a wheel width defined by inner and outer wheel edges. Front and rear upper control arms coupled between a chassis and the wheel support assembly, and front and rear lower control arms between the chassis and the wheel support assembly. The front and rear upper control arms being coupled to the wheel support assembly above the rolling axis and inboard of the wheel inner edge, and front and rear lower control arms being coupled to the wheel support assembly below the rolling axis and inboard of the wheel inner edge. The control arms are angled so as to establish a virtual steering pivot axis for the wheel support assembly, the virtual steering pivot axis extending transverse of the rolling axis and located within the width of the wheel. The virtual steering pivot axis location varies according to a steering angle of the wheel support assembly as controlled by the steering arm. An electric drive unit arranged within the wheel for driving thereof, and at least one of the virtual pivots that lie on said virtual steering pivot axis lies within the volume occupied by the electric drive unit during at least one point in the steering travel of said wheel. 1. A suspension and drive mechanism for a steerable wheel of a vehicle , comprising:a wheel support assembly adapted for supporting said wheel having a rolling axis and a wheel width defined by inner and outer wheel edges;front and rear upper control arms coupled between a chassis structure of said vehicle and said wheel support assembly;front and rear lower control arms in use coupled between said vehicle chassis structure and said wheel support assembly; anda steering arm coupled between a steering control assembly and said wheel support assembly;said front and rear upper control arms and said front and rear lower control arms being coupled to said chassis structure and to ...

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Номер записи: 70
06-01-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE WORKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR STABLE OPERATION OF SAME

Номер: US20220001713A1
Автор: ANTON Marc, HUTH Heinz-Peter
Принадлежит:

A mobile working machine, in particular an agricultural device such as a self-propelled sprayer, comprising a structure which is hydraulically supported with respect to an undercarriage by means of cylinders () having a piston chamber () and a rod chamber (), wherein a switching device () is provided which, in a switching position, fluidically connects the piston chamber () of a cylinder () to the rod chamber () of another cylinder (), and vice versa, characterised in that, as part of the switching device, first valves () and second valves () are connected on the fluid-conveying connection () between the piston chamber () of the one cylinder () and the rod chamber () of the other cylinder (), the first valves () each being connected on the input side to the piston chamber () and to a first hydraulic accumulator () and the second valves () being connected on the input side to the rod chamber () and on the output side to a second hydraulic accumulator (). 1246818223638624824182236381214624824182262830363883234. A mobile machine , in particular an agricultural machine such as a self-propelled spray unit , comprising a structure that is hydraulically supported with respect to an undercarriage by means of cylinders ( , ) that are provided with a piston chamber () and a rod chamber () , wherein a switching device ( , , , ) is provided that connects , in one switch position , the piston chamber () of one cylinder ( , ) with the rod chamber () of another cylinder ( , ) and vice versa in a fluid-conducting manner , characterized in that first ( , ) and second valves ( , ) are connected to the respective fluid connections ( , ) between the piston chamber () of the one cylinder ( , ) and the rod chamber () of the other cylinder ( , ) as part of the switching device , wherein said first valves ( , ) are each connected to the inlet side of the piston chamber () and to a first hydraulic accumulator ( , ) each , and the said second valves ( , ) are each connected to the inlet side ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND CAMERA CLEANING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210001678A1
Автор: HATSUSE Wataru, HOTTA Kaito, ITO Tsutomu, Kawai Yoshinori, KOYAMA Masaki, Suzuki Takahiro
Принадлежит: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

A highly reliable and highly efficient air suspension system for a vehicle is provided by improving the trackability of stroke control with respect to pressure fluctuations applied to a linear compressor, suppressing stroke increase due to pressure drop, preventing piston collision, and increasing a flow rate by reducing dead volume. To realize this, the air suspension system includes an air suspension that supplies and discharges compressed air to adjust a length, a compressor body in which a piston reciprocates in a cylinder to compress air, a linear motor that reciprocates the piston, a tank that is connected to the air suspension or the compressor body and stores compressed air, a solenoid valve that opens and closes the air suspension or the tank, and an inverter that changes power supplied to the linear motor according to an open and closed state of the solenoid valve to perform position control of the piston. 1. An air suspension system comprising:an air suspension that supplies and discharges compressed air to adjust a length;a compressor body in which a piston reciprocates in a cylinder to compress air;a linear motor that reciprocates the piston;a tank that is connected to the air suspension or the compressor body and stores compressed air;a solenoid valve that opens and closes the air suspension or the tank; andan inverter that changes power supplied to the linear motor according to an open and closed state of the solenoid valve to perform position control of the piston.2. An air suspension system comprising:an air suspension that supplies and discharges compressed air to adjust a length;a compressor body in which a piston reciprocates in a cylinder to compress air;a pressure sensor that detects pressure information of the compressor body;a linear motor that reciprocates the piston;a tank that is connected to the air suspension or the compressor body and stores compressed air;a solenoid valve that opens and closes the air suspension or the tank; andan ...

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Номер записи: 72
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DRIVING UNIT AND CLEANING ROBOT COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20170001490A1
Автор: JEONG Jae Youl, Lee Dong Hun, PARK Heum Young, PARK Sung Jin, SHIN Dong Min, YOO Jeong Ki
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Disclosed herein is a cleaning robot including an improved driving unit to escape from an undriveable state occurring under various driving conditions. The cleaning robot includes a body, and a driving unit that drives the body. The driving unit includes a first driving motor and a second driving motor that generate driving power; a driving wheel that rotates when the driving power is delivered to the driving wheel from the first driving motor; and a wheel frame that supports the driving wheel to be rotatable and rotates between a first position and a second position with respect to a motor shaft of the first driving motor. The wheel frame rotates in at least one section between the first position and the second position when the driving power is delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor. 1. A cleaning robot comprising:a body; anda driving unit to drive the body;wherein the driving unit comprises:a first driving motor and a second driving motor to generate driving power;a driving wheel to rotate when the driving power is delivered to the driving wheel from the first driving motor; anda wheel frame to support the driving wheel to be rotatable, and rotate between a first position and a second position with respect to a motor shaft of the first driving motor,wherein the wheel frame rotates in at least one section between the first position and the second position when the driving power is delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor.2. The cleaning robot of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing to fix the first driving motor and the second driving motor; andan elastic member disposed between the housing and the wheel frame,wherein the wheel frame is pressurized by the elastic member to rotate in a section in which the driving power is not delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor.3. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the wheel frame is pressurized by the elastic member to rotate between the first position and a ...

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Номер записи: 73
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SELF-LEVELING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR WHEELED MOBILITY DEVICE

Номер: US20180001729A1
Автор: GOFFER Amit, HAIMOVICH Dudu, HAIMOVICH Roee, TAMAR! Oren
Принадлежит:

A self-leveling mechanism for a mobility device, the mobility device including a chassis configured to propel the mobility device on a surface, includes a leveling structure on which is mounted a user support for supporting a user of the mobility device. The leveling structure is connected to the chassis by a swivel connection that enables the leveling structure to swivel about the connection, and by two linearly displaceable connections that are laterally displaced from one another. Two linear actuators are each configured to displace one of the displaceable connections to adjust a distance between each displaceable connection and the chassis. A sensor for senses a tilt of the leveling structure and a controller is configured to operate the linear actuators in accordance with the sensed tilt. 1. A mobility device comprising:a chassis configured to propel the mobility device on a surface; and a leveling structure on which is mounted a user support for supporting a user of the mobility device, the leveling structure being connected to the chassis by a swivel connection that enables the leveling structure to swivel about the connection and by two linearly displaceable connections that are laterally displaced from one another;', 'two linear actuators, each of the linear actuators configured to displace a displaceable connection of the two displaceable connections to adjust a distance between each displaceable connection and the chassis;', 'a sensor for sensing a tilt of the leveling structure; and', 'a controller that is configured to operate the linear actuators in accordance with a tilt that is sensed by the sensor., 'a self-leveling mechanism, the self-leveling mechanism including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the swivel connection comprises a rod end bearing.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the swivel connection is located at a nonzero fixed distance from a floor of the chassis.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the displaceable connection is located along an ...

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Номер записи: 74
05-01-2017 дата публикации

NOSE-DIVE REDUCING SUSPENSION LOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001672A1
Автор: BODIN Anders
Принадлежит: BAE SYSTEMS HÄGGLUNDS AKTIEBOLAG

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a suspension system of a motor vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a plurality of wheel pairs (), wherein the suspension system comprises spring members arranged for resilient connection between the wheels of the vehicle and said vehicle body. The method comprises the step of: monitoring at least one first parameter indicating braking of thee motor vehicle, and when said parameter indicates braking of the motor vehicle, preventing compression of the spring members of at least one wheel pair () of the motor vehicle for counteracting a rotation of the vehicle body in connection to braking. 12222abcd. A method for controlling a suspension system of a motor vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a plurality of wheel pairs (/ , /) , wherein the suspension system comprises spring members arranged for resilient connection between the wheels of the vehicle and said vehicle body , wherein the method comprises the step of:monitoring at least one first parameter indicating braking of the motor vehicle; and{'b': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'when said parameter indicates braking of the motor vehicle, preventing compression of the spring members of at least one wheel pair (/, /) of the motor vehicle for counteracting a rotation of the vehicle body in connection to braking.'}22222abcd. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of preventing compression of the spring members is performed such that wheel suspension compression is prevented only if the wheel forces from the ground acting on the wheel in the wheel pair (/ claim 1 , /) do not exceed a certain threshold value.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of preventing compression of the spring members comprises applying a locking torque or a locking force on the spring members or thereto connected components.422ab. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the locking torque or the locking force is applied in such a way that compression ...

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Номер записи: 75
04-01-2018 дата публикации

TRAVELING SUPPORT DEVICE

Номер: US20180001887A1
Автор: Inui Yoji, KUBOTA Naotaka, Watanabe Kazuya
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A traveling support device includes: a comparing unit that compares a detection result based on an output value output from a sensor for detecting a state of a vehicle with a reference value stored in advance; and a controller that, when comparison by the comparing unit determines that the detection result is equal to or more than the reference value, switches a first control mode to a second control mode different from the first control mode with respect to at least one of a display control capable of switching display of information on the vehicle, a vehicle height control capable of switching a vehicle height with a vehicle height adjustment device of the vehicle, and a vehicle speed control capable of switching a speed limit value with a vehicle control device of the vehicle. 1. A traveling support device comprising:a comparing unit that compares a detection result based on an output value output from a sensor for detecting a state of a vehicle with a reference value stored in advance; anda controller that, when comparison by the comparing unit determines that the detection result is equal to or more than the reference value, switches a first control mode to a second control mode different from the first control mode with respect to at least one of a display control capable of switching display of information on the vehicle, a vehicle height control capable of switching a vehicle height with a vehicle height adjustment device of the vehicle, and a vehicle speed control capable of switching a speed limit value with a vehicle control device of the vehicle.2. The traveling support device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an inclination sensor that detects an inclination amount of the vehicle.3. The traveling support device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a sensor that detects a value indicating a slipping state of wheels of the vehicle.4. The traveling support device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a sensor ...

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Номер записи: 76
03-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20190001776A1
Автор: Ishikawa Fumiaki, MIYATA Hiroyuki, Murakami Yosuke
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

A vehicle height adjustment device includes front forks, a rear suspension, a weight estimation unit, and a front wheel-side target movement amount determination unit. The front fork includes a front wheel-side suspension spring and a front wheel-side support member, which supports one end of the front wheel-side suspension spring, and moves toward another end of the front wheel-side spring to change the front wheel-side suspension spring length. The rear suspension includes a rear wheel-side suspension spring and a rear wheel-side support member, which supports one end of the rear wheel-side suspension spring, and moves toward another one end of the rear wheel-side spring to change the rear wheel-side suspension spring length. The weight estimation unit estimates a weight applied to a vehicle. The front wheel-side target movement amount determination unit decreases, a movement amount of the front wheel-side support member as the estimated weight increases. 1. A vehicle height adjustment device comprising: a front wheel-side spring disposed between a body of a vehicle and a front wheel; and', 'a front wheel-side support member supporting one end of the front wheel-side spring, the front wheel-side support member being configured to move toward another one end of the front wheel-side spring to change a length of the front wheel-side spring;, 'a front wheel-side suspension device comprising a rear wheel-side spring disposed between the body and a rear wheel; and', 'a rear wheel-side support member supporting one end of the rear wheel-side spring, the rear wheel-side support member being configured to move toward another one end of the rear wheel-side spring to change a length of the rear wheel-side spring;, 'a rear wheel-side suspension device comprisinga weight estimation unit configured to estimate a weight applied to the vehicle based on a length of the rear wheel-side suspension device and a movement amount of the rear wheel-side support member; anda control unit ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS TO VEHICLE HANDLING

Номер: US20190001777A1
Автор: BURDOCK William, GUEST Philip, KRAL KONRAD, PATCHING ROBERT
Принадлежит:

The invention resides in a system and method for determining the manner in which a vehicle is driven. The system comprises a processor comprising an input configured to receive dynamic ride data from at least one on-board vehicle dynamic ride sensor, wherein the processor is configured (i) to calculate an output signal which is indicative of whether the dynamic ride data exceeds at least one dynamic ride data threshold value for a predetermined period of time; and (ii) to compare the output signal with at least one output threshold to determine the manner in which the vehicle is driven. The processor comprises an output configured to send a control signal to one or more vehicle components, wherein the control signal is indicative of the manner in which the vehicle is driven. 1. A system for determining the manner in which a vehicle is driven ,the system comprising:a processor comprising an input configured to receive dynamic ride data from at least one on-board vehicle dynamic ride sensor, (i) to calculate an output signal which is indicative of whether the dynamic ride data exceeds at least one dynamic ride data threshold value for a predetermined period of time; and', '(ii) to compare the output signal with at least one output threshold to determine the manner in which the vehicle is driven; and, 'wherein the processor is configuredthe processor comprises an output configured to send a control signal to inhibit lowering of the ride height of the vehicle, wherein the control signal is indicative of the manner in which the vehicle is driven.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to apply a boost value to the output signal if the dynamic ride data exceeds the at least one dynamic ride data threshold value for a predetermined period of time.3. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more instances of the dynamic ride data exceeding the at least one dynamic ride data threshold causes the output signal to exceed the output threshold.5 ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for operating an electronically controllable air spring system in a vehicle and an electronically controllable air spring system

Номер: US20190001778A1
Автор: Joerg Meier, Matthias Hahn, Matthias Heinrich von Schwanewede
Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

A method for operating an electronically controllable air spring system having air springs includes ascertaining a vehicle velocity of a vehicle and performing a procedure of monitoring a loading procedure and/or a procedure of monitoring an unloading procedure if the vehicle velocity indicates that the vehicle is at a standstill. The method further includes suppressing a level control procedure via the air spring system for a determined time period if at least one pressure difference that is allocated to the air springs exceeds the respective loading pressure limit difference or undercuts the unloading pressure difference and/or a loading criterion or an unloading criterion are met.

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Номер записи: 79
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190001779A1
Автор: Cheng Kai-Wen
Принадлежит:

An electronic variable suspension system applicable to a motorcycle includes a plurality of sensors, a suspension unit, an actuation unit, and a control unit. The sensors are disposed in a front portion and/or rear portion of the motorcycle to sense acceleration, displacement, or frequency so as to generate a plurality of sensing signals. The suspension unit includes front and rear suspension devices disposed in the motorcycle. The actuation unit includes front and rear actuation devices coupled to the front suspension device and the rear suspension device, respectively. The control unit generates at least a control signal according to the sensing signals. The actuation unit changes a damping value and/or a preload value of the front suspension device and/or the rear suspension device according to the at least a control signal. 1. An electronic variable suspension system , applicable to a motorcycle , the electronic variable suspension system comprising:a plurality of sensor disposed in at least one of a front portion and a rear portion of the motorcycle to sense one of acceleration, displacement, and frequency so as to generate a plurality of sensing signals;a suspension unit comprising a front suspension device and a rear suspension device, disposed in the motorcycle;an actuation unit comprising a front actuation device and a rear actuation device, coupled to the front suspension device and the rear suspension device, respectively; anda control unit electrically coupled to the sensors and the actuation unit to generate at least a control signal according to the sensing signals,wherein the actuation unit changes at least one of a damping value and a preload value of at least one of the front suspension device and the rear suspension device according to the at least a control signal.2. The electronic variable suspension system of claim 1 , wherein:the control unit outputs at least a first control signal to the rear actuation device; andafter the rear actuation ...

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Номер записи: 80
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190001780A1
Автор: USMAN Irfan
Принадлежит: Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.

An active control system for a mass traveling along a guideway and method for active control of a mass traveling along a guideway. The active control system includes at least one displacement sensor and at least one motion sensor. Signals from the at least one displacement sensor and the least one motion sensor are processed to adjust a displacement of a reference location on the mass from a fixed reference. 1) An active control system for a mass traveling along a guideway , comprising:at least one displacement sensor;at least one motion sensor,wherein signals from the at least one displacement sensor and the least one motion sensor are processed to adjust a displacement of a reference location on the mass from a fixed reference.2) The active control system according to claim 1 , further comprising:at least a first filter coupled to receive the signals from the at least one displacement sensor; andat least a second filter coupled to receive the signals from the at least one motion sensor.3) The active control system according to claim 2 , wherein the first filter comprises at least one low pass filter and the second filter comprises at least one high pass filter.4) The active control system according to claim 3 , wherein a combined frequency spectrum of the at least one low pass filter and the at least one high pass filter is continuous.5) The active control system according to claim 2 , wherein the first filter comprises a notch filter and the second filter comprises at least one bandpass filter.6) The active control system according to claim 2 , wherein the first filter comprises a high pass filter and a low pass filter.7) The active control system according to claim 2 , further comprising:at least one integrator or derivative operator coupled to receive the filtered signals from the at least one motion sensor.8) The active control system according to claim 7 , further comprising:a mixer to superimpose the filtered displacement signals and the integrated filtered ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-01-2019 дата публикации

TRAVELING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001781A1
Автор: FURUTA Hiroki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A traveling control system for a vehicle includes a first sprung structure acceleration sensor, a second sprung structure acceleration sensor, a third sprung structure acceleration sensor, a fourth sprung structure acceleration sensor, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to calculate a vertical acceleration, a roll acceleration, and a pitch acceleration at a gravity center position, calculate vertical accelerations of a sprung structure at positions of a front right wheel, a front left wheel, a rear right wheel, and a rear left wheel, and control traveling of the vehicle based on the vertical accelerations of the sprung structure at the positions of the front right wheel, the front left wheel, the rear right wheel, and the rear left wheel. 1. A traveling control system for a vehicle including a sprung structure , a front right wheel , a front left wheel , a rear right wheel , and a rear left wheel , the traveling control system comprising:a first sprung structure acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of the sprung structure at a first position of the sprung structure in a direction of the front right wheel when viewed from a gravity center position of the sprung structure;a second sprung structure acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of the sprung structure at a second position of the sprung structure in a direction of the front left wheel when viewed from the gravity center position of the sprung structure;a third sprung structure acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of the sprung structure at a third position of the sprung structure in a direction of the rear right wheel when viewed from the gravity center position of the sprung structure;a fourth sprung structure acceleration sensor configured to detect a vertical acceleration of the sprung structure at a fourth position of the sprung structure in a direction of the rear left wheel when viewed ...

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Номер записи: 82
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190001782A1
Автор: "OShea Colin Patrick", Anderson Zackary Martin, Avadhany Shakeel, Cole Matthew D., Driscoll Robert, Giarratana John, Giovanardi Marco, Gorelik Vladimir, Leehey Jonathan R., Near William G., Neil Patrick W., Sawyer Tyson David, Schneider Johannes, Tucker Clive, Wendell Ross J., Zuckerman Richard Anthony
Принадлежит: ClearMotion, Inc.

A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event. 144-. (canceled)45. A vehicle suspension system comprising:a controller adapted to control an electric motor that creates a force applied to a hydraulic actuator, wherein the actuator is capable of being controlled in at least three operational quadrants;an air spring operatively coupled in parallel to the hydraulic actuator; andan air spring controller adapted to control at least one of air pressure and air volume of the air spring, wherein at least one of air pressure and air volume, and the force applied to the hydraulic actuator are coordinated among the controllers.46. The vehicle suspension system of claim 45 , wherein the hydraulic actuator response time is substantially faster than the air spring response time.47. The vehicle suspension system of claim 45 , wherein the actuator and the air spring create force in the same direction during a first mode claim 45 , and opposite directions during a second mode claim 45 , and wherein the controller can command one of a first and second mode regardless of input to the wheel from the road.48. The vehicle suspension system of claim 45 , wherein the actuator is capable of both providing wheel damping and actively changing wheel position.49. The vehicle suspension system of claim 45 , wherein air pressure in the air spring and force from the actuator are controlled independently in each wheel.5056-. (canceled)57. The vehicle suspension system of claim 45 , wherein the air spring and the hydraulic actuator are ...

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Номер записи: 83
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Stroke sensor and saddle riding type vehicle

Номер: US20180003299A1
Автор: Jun Morimoto, Kota Ebina, Norifumi Shimizu, Tomoyuki Tanaka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd, Nippon Seiki Co Ltd

A stroke sensor includes a cover that covers a slide end on a protrusion side of a shaft in a slide region between the shaft and a housing while allowing a relative movement between the shaft and the housing, wherein a flange surface the extends radially outward from the slide end is provided on the housing, an axial direction seal that is in close contact with the flange surface in the axial line direction is provided on the cover, and a fixation member that presses the axial direction seal to be in contact with the flange surface is further provided.

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Номер записи: 84
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ACTUATOR OF AN APPARATUS FOR LEVEL ADJUSTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200003287A1
Автор: Bartling Tim, Breton Wilfried, Holzberger Markus, Krehmer Hartmut, Sommerkorn Sebastian
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

An actuator for level adjustment of a motor vehicle utilizes a ball screw and a locking unit provided for blocking the ball screw. The actuator has a spindle drive which can be actuated by an electric motor via a gear. The spindle may be fastened to a damper of the chassis of a motor vehicle, to a wheel carrier or to the body or a subframe of a motor vehicle. With the aid of a locking unit of the spindle drive, the rotation of the spindle nut can be optionally blocked or enabled. The locking unit includes a locking element which engages a locking contour attached to the end face of a rotatable element of the gear. 1. An actuator of a device for level adjustment of a motor vehicle , having a spindle drive , which is actuated by an electric motor via a gear and has a rotatable spindle nut which is coupled via an axial bearing to a housing which is slideable relative to a spindle in a manner secured against twisting , and having a locking unit , which is provided for optionally activating and deactivating a blocking of the spindle nut via the actuation of the electric motor , wherein the locking unit comprises a locking contour , which revolves upon a rotation of the spindle nut and is attached to an end face of an element of the gear , and a movable locking element which engages in the locking contour in the axial direction of the spindle drive.2. The actuator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking element is loaded within the locking unit by holding forces sufficient to hold the locking unit in position in the absence of a pivoting movement of the locking contour.3. The actuator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking element is formed as a locking lever which can be deflected about a pivot axis parallel to the axis of the spindle drive.4. The actuator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the locking lever is loaded by a spring force parallel to the pivot axis.5. The actuator as claimed in claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , owing to the spring force claim 4 , a friction ...

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Номер записи: 85
13-01-2022 дата публикации

A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220009303A1
Автор: BEDDIS Kieran William, BOUARU Adrian, BURDOCK William
Принадлежит:

Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, a suspension system, a vehicle and a method. A control system comprising one or more controllers is configured to: receive at least one vehicle dynamics signal, wherein the at least one vehicle dynamics signal is indicative of a vehicle dynamics parameter, determine a current dynamic usage of a vehicle in dependence on the received at least one vehicle dynamics signal, determine a control parameter for an actuator of the vehicle in dependence at least in part on the current dynamic usage of the vehicle, and output a control signal to control the actuator in dependence on the control parameter. 113-. (canceled)14. A control system for a vehicle suspension system , the control system comprising one or more controllers configured to:receive at least one vehicle dynamics signal, wherein the at least one vehicle dynamics signal is indicative of at least one vehicle dynamics parameter;determine a current dynamic usage of a vehicle in dependence on the received at least one vehicle dynamics signal;determine an operating limit for a control parameter of an actuator of the vehicle suspension system in dependence at least in part on the current dynamic usage of the vehicle; andoutput a control signal to control the actuator in dependence on the operating limit.15. The control system according to claim 14 , wherein the one or more controllers is configured to:determine, in dependence on the at least one vehicle dynamics signal, at least one of:an anti-roll torque demand, anda disturbance characteristic value; anddetermine the current dynamic usage of the vehicle at least in part in dependence on the anti-roll torque demand and/or the disturbance characteristic value.16. The control system according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one vehicle dynamics signal is indicative of a movement of one or more components associated with the vehicle suspension system.17. The control system according to claim 14 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 86
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Shock absorber for a vehicle

Номер: US20220009304A1
Автор: Daniel Leclerc
Принадлежит: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC

A shock absorber for a vehicle includes an inner tube at least partially defining an inner fluid compartment and an outer tube enclosing at least in part the inner tube therein. Together, the inner tube and the outer tube at least partially define an outer fluid compartment therebetween. The inner tube defines a bypass zone having a plurality of bypass apertures that fluidly communicate the inner fluid compartment with the outer fluid compartment. A piston is movably mounted within the inner tube and moves in compression and in rebound. The piston defines a piston passage extending through the piston for permitting fluid flow between a first side and second side of the piston. An electronically controlled valve is connected to the piston and controls fluid flow through the piston passage. A method for controlling the shock absorber is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 87
07-01-2021 дата публикации

LADAR ENABLED IMPACT MITIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210003713A1
Автор: Duerner Andrew, Gilliland Patrick, Goldstein Barton, STETTNER Roger
Принадлежит: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

A collision mitigation system makes use of ladar sensors to identify obstacles and to predict unavoidable collisions therewith, and a duplex radio link in communication with secondary vehicles, and a number of external airbags deployable under the control of an airbag control unit, to reduce the forces of impact on the host vehicle, secondary vehicles, and bipeds and quadrupeds wandering into the roadway. A suspension modification system makes use of ladar sensors to identify road hazards, and make adaptations to a number of active suspension components, each with the ability to absorb shock, elevate or lower the vehicle, and adjust the spring rate of the individual wheel suspensions.

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Номер записи: 88
01-01-2015 дата публикации

LOOK AHEAD VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150006030A1
Автор: Bennett James D.
Принадлежит: ENPULZ, L.L.C.

An active suspension system senses roadway defects and adjusts an active and controllable suspension system of the vehicle before tires come in contact with the defect. The active suspension system identifies a type of defect or debris, e.g., pothole, bump, object, etc., along with the size, width, depth, and/or height information of the defect to more accurately control operation of the suspension system to prepare for, or avoid contact with the roadway defects and obstacles. Imaging techniques are employed to identify the defect or debris. Operation of a serviced cruise control system is controlled to enhance passenger safety and comfort. 1. An active suspension system comprising:a plurality of transmitters mounted on a vehicle, each transmitter corresponding to a respective tire upon which the vehicle travels, the plurality of transmitters configured to send source signals toward the roadway;a plurality of receivers mounted on the vehicle, each receiver corresponding to a respective tire upon which the vehicle travels, the plurality of receivers configured to receive reflection signals from the roadway;processing circuitry, communicatively coupled to the plurality of receivers, that is configured to analyze the reflection signals to identify at least one roadway defect; andthe processing circuitry is further configured to respond to the identification of the at least one roadway defect by interacting with a first adjustable suspension device before a single front tire encounters the at least one roadway defect and with a second adjustable suspension before a single rear tire encounters the at least one roadway defect.2. The active suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of receivers comprise a plurality of electromagnetic detectors.3. The active suspension system of claim 1 , further comprising:a front tire assembly associated with the single front tire;a rear tire assembly associated with the single rear tire;a first adjustable suspension device ...

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Номер записи: 89
20-01-2022 дата публикации

ROUGH ROAD DETECTION

Номер: US20220016950A1
Автор: DIAO Andrew, ERICKSEN Everet Owen, FRAGUGLIA Mike, PETERSON Evan, Pickett James T.
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

A rough road detection system is disclosed. The system includes a sensor data receiver to receive sensor data from one or more sensors monitoring a vehicle. A sensor data evaluator to: identify a repeating pattern in the sensor data, the repeating pattern indicative of a terrain type being traversed by the vehicle, determine a value of the repeating pattern, obtain a present set of operational values for at least one damping characteristic of an active valve damper coupled with the vehicle, and modify the present set of operational values for the at least one damping characteristic of the active valve damper based on the value of the repeating pattern to develop a modified set of operational values for the at least one damping characteristic of the active valve damper. 1. A system comprising:a sensor data receiver configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors monitoring a vehicle; identify a repeating pattern in said sensor data, said repeating pattern indicative of a terrain type being traversed by said vehicle;', 'determine a value of said repeating pattern;', 'obtain a present set of operational values for at least one damping characteristic of an active valve damper coupled with said vehicle; and', 'modify said present set of operational values for said at least one damping characteristic of said active valve damper based on said value of said repeating pattern to develop a modified set of operational values for said at least one damping characteristic of said active valve damper., 'a sensor data evaluator configured to2. The system of further comprising:a sensor data storage configured to store said received sensor data from said one or more sensors monitoring said vehicle.3. The system of further comprising:a performance data storage configured to store said present set of operational values for said at least one damping characteristic of said active valve damper and said modified set of operational values for said at least one damping ...

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Номер записи: 90
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Weight Sensing Assembly

Номер: US20220017160A1
Автор: Hammou Taibi Khayyi
Принадлежит:

A weight sensing assembly for a semi-trailer truck enabling balancing of a load includes a sensing module, which is one of a plurality thereof. The sensing modules are mountable to wheels of the semi-trailer truck so that each axle has a sensing module engaged to outside wheels thereof. The sensing module obtains a pressure measurement of a tire engaged to the wheel and transmits it to an electronic device. Programming code on the electronic device enables it to utilize a pressure changes, upon positioning of a load upon the semi-trailer truck, to determine a weight that is positioned upon an associated axle. The electronic device calculates adjustments to positions of a sliding fifth wheel and of sliding tandems of the semi-trailer truck to obtain positions thereof that will achieve a legal weight distribution of the load. The electronic device presents, upon a screen thereof, the adjustments to a user. 1. A weight sensing assembly comprising:a sensing module, the sensing module being one of a plurality of the sensing modules, each of the sensing modules being configured to be mountable to a respective one of a plurality of wheels of a semi-trailer truck such that each axle of the semi-trailer truck has a sensing module engaged to outside wheels thereof, the sensing module being configured for obtaining a pressure measurement of a tire engaged to the wheel and for transmitting the pressure measurement to an electronic device; andprogramming code selectively positionable on the electronic device enabling the electronic device for utilizing a change in the pressure measurement for the tire upon positioning of a load upon the semi-trailer truck for determining a weight positioned upon an associated axle, for enabling the electronic device for calculating adjustments to positions of a sliding fifth wheel and sliding tandems of the semi-trailer truck for obtaining positions thereof to achieve a legal weight distribution of the load, and for enabling the electronic ...

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Номер записи: 91
12-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADJUSTABLE DAMPER

Номер: US20170008363A1
Автор: Cox Christopher Paul, ERICKSEN Everet Owen, Galasso Mario, Larson Mark, MCLELLAN Matt, TSIARAS Philip
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon , computer-executable instructions that , when executed by a computer , cause the computer to perform a method for controlling vehicle motion , said method comprising:accessing a set of control signals, wherein a first control signal of said set of control signals comprises a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle, and wherein a second control signal of said set of control signals comprises a set of values associated with at least one user-induced input, wherein a vehicle suspension damper is coupled with a frame of said vehicle;comparing said measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value that corresponds to said vehicle, to achieve an speed value threshold approach status;comparing said set of values associated with said at least one user-induced input with a predetermined user-induced input threshold value, to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status;monitoring a state of a valve within said vehicle suspension damper, wherein said state controls a damping force within said vehicle suspension damper;based on at least one of said vehicle speed value threshold approach status and said ...

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Номер записи: 92
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Automatic Axle Lifting System

Номер: US20220024274A1
Автор: Faust Jim, Vowell Glen
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an automatic lift system for a pusher axle and/or a bridge axle of a truck. The automatic lift system raises the pusher axle and/or the bridge axle in the event of a tire blowout or low tire pressure to prevent the truck from swerving, spinning out or rolling over. The system includes a tire pressure sensor integrated to each of two wheels connected to the pusher axle and each of the two wheels connected to the bridge axle. Each tire pressure sensor is connected to a wired circuit and controller area network (CAN) of the truck for electronic communication with a control box. The control box receives tire pressure information from the sensors and transmits axle lift instructions in response to the tire pressure. 1. A vehicle axle automatic lifting system comprising:a plurality of sensors integrated to the tires of a pusher axle;said plurality of sensors includes a first sensor and a second sensor;said first sensor monitors a first tire pressure of said pusher axle;said second sensor monitors a second tire pressure of said pusher axle;said first sensor and said second sensor report said first tire pressure and said second tire pressure to a controller;said controller compares said first tire pressure and said second tire pressure to a predetermined pressure; andsaid controller transmits an instruction signal to a lifting system electronic control unit of a pusher axle adjustment system to lift said pusher axle if said first tire pressure or said second tire pressure is less than said predetermined pressure.2. The vehicle axle automatic lifting system of claim 1 , wherein said lifting said pusher axle lifts said first tire and said second tire off of a ground surface.3. The vehicle axle automatic lifting system of claim 2 , wherein said controller transmitting said instruction signal is autonomous.4. The vehicle axle automatic lifting system of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of sensors includes a third sensor and a fourth sensor claim ...

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Номер записи: 93
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Mobile Fluid Containment System and Method

Номер: US20220024368A1
Автор: SMITH Dale E.
Принадлежит:

A fluid containment system comprises a frame, a tank, a rear suspension system, a front lifting assembly, a cooperative coupling mechanism adapted to couple the fluid containment system to a vehicle, and a rear lifting assembly. The front lifting assembly is adapted to lift the front of the tank. The rear lifting assembly is adapted to lift the rear of the tank. The fluid containment system comprises a working condition and a mobile condition. A lower portion of the frame rests on a surface when the mobile fluid containment system is in the working condition. The lower portion of the frame is elevated with respect to the surface when the mobile fluid containment system is in the mobile condition. The fluid containment system is adapted to be towed by the vehicle when the cooperative coupling mechanism is coupled to the vehicle and the fluid containment system is in the mobile condition. 1. A fluid containment system comprising:a tank adapted to contain fluids, the tank comprising a top, sides, rear, front, and lower floor;a frame;a rear suspension system comprising an axle, wheels, and tires, the rear suspension system being structured and arranged to permit the wheels and tires to rotate;a front lifting assembly;a cooperative coupling mechanism adapted to couple the fluid containment system to a vehicle;the front lifting assembly being adapted to lift the front of the tank;the fluid containment system comprising a working condition and a mobile condition;a lower portion of the frame resting on a surface when the mobile fluid containment system is in the working condition;the lower portion of the frame being elevated with respect to the surface when the mobile fluid containment system is in the mobile condition; andthe fluid containment system being adapted to be towed by the vehicle when the cooperative coupling mechanism is coupled to the vehicle and the fluid containment system is in the mobile condition.2. The fluid containment system of claim 1 , the tank ...

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Номер записи: 94
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20180009284A1
Автор: Coombs Josh, Meyers Gary, Zagotta Tom
Принадлежит:

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors. 1 a first and second port, each port defining a flow axis extending between a first and second end and a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged with the respective flow axes in a common plane,', 'a channel intersecting the first and second port between the first and second ends of each port,', 'a cavity intersecting the second end of each port, and', 'a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness, the thickness configured to be selectively removed to fluidly connect at least one of the first port, the second port, and the channel with the first pressure sensor port;, 'a manifold, defininga first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, respectively, each solenoid valve comprising a connector;a pressure sensor ...

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Номер записи: 95
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SECURING ATTACHMENTS TO WORK VEHICLES WITH SUSPENSION CONTROL

Номер: US20180009285A1
Автор: Miller Donald R., Petersen Andrew B., Tieszen Mark J., Zenk William R.
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A system and a method for securing an attachment to a work vehicle with a chassis and a suspension are described. A mounting frame with a frame attachment point disposed on a support can be attached to a work vehicle. The suspension can be caused to lower the mounting frame relative to ground by lowering the chassis of the work vehicle. The work vehicle can be maneuvered to align the frame attachment point with a corresponding attachment point on the attachment. The suspension can then be caused to raise the mounting frame relative to ground by raising the chassis of the work vehicle. The frame attachment point can thereby engage the corresponding attachment point on the attachment, as the mounting frame is raised, in order to lift the attachment, with the attachment being thereby supported by the work vehicle solely via the mounting frame. 1. An attachment system for a work vehicle with a suspension , the attachment system comprising:an attachment having one or more legs to support the attachment relative to ground when not carried by the work vehicle;a mounting frame attached to the work vehicle at one or more vehicle attachment points, the mounting frame including at least one support extending one of forward of a leading end of the work vehicle and rearward of a trailing end of the work vehicle, such that at least one frame attachment point on the at least one support is disposed, respectively, one of forward of the leading end of the work vehicle and rearward of the trailing end of the work vehicle;a user interface configured to receive user commands for adjustment of the suspension; anda controller configured to cause the suspension to be raised and lowered relative to ground based upon the user commands received at the user interface;wherein, when the at least one frame attachment point is vertically aligned with a corresponding at least one attachment point on the attachment and a user command for lifting is received at the user interface, the controller ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

Номер: US20180009443A1
Автор: Norstad Tim P.
Принадлежит: Polaris Industries Inc.

A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system. 1. A power steering method for a vehicle , the method including:detecting, by a controller of a power steering system, a selected gear of a transmission of the vehicle;determining, by the controller, a power steering assist level based on the selected gear of the transmission and a user torque input to a steering assembly of the vehicle; andoutputting, by the power steering system, steering torque assistance to the steering assembly of the vehicle based on the power steering assist level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a first power steering assist level for a low range gear of the transmission and a second power steering assist level for a high range gear of the transmission claim 1 , the first power steering assist level being greater than the second power steering assist level.3. The method of claim 1 , further including detecting a ground speed of the vehicle based on output from a ground speed sensor claim 1 , wherein the determining the power steering assist level is further based on the detected ground speed.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the power steering assist level for a same selected gear of the transmission is greater for low ground speeds than for high ground speeds.5. The method of claim 1 , further including estimating claim 1 , by the controller claim 1 , a ground speed of the vehicle based on the engine speed claim 1 , a predetermined maximum engine speed claim 1 , and a predetermined maximum ground speed claim 1 , wherein the determining the power steering assist level is further based on the estimated ground speed.6. The method of claim 1 , further including detecting a driveline condition of the vehicle claim 1 , the determining the power steering assist level further being based on the driveline condition claim 1 , wherein the driveline condition includes at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 97
14-01-2021 дата публикации

IN-VEHICLE STABLE PLATFORM SYSTEM EMPLOYING ACTIVE SUSPENSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210008941A1
Автор: Gong Mingde, Guo Qinghe, LIU Shuang, NI Tao, Sun Zhiguo, YANG Bin, YANG Mengke, Zhang Zhuxin, Zhao Dingxuan
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An in-vehicle stable platform system employing active suspension and a control method thereof is provided. The system includes a vehicle body, an in-vehicle stable platform, an inertial measurement device, an electronic control device, a servo controller set, multiple wheels, and suspension servo actuation cylinders and displacement sensors respectively corresponding to the wheels. The wheels are divided into three groups, which form three support points. The heights of the three support points are controlled to control orientation of the vehicle body. An amount of extension/retraction of the suspension servo actuation cylinders required to cause the in-vehicle stable platform to return to a horizontal level is calculated according to a measured pitch angle and a roll angle of the in-vehicle stable platform, and when a vehicle travels on an uneven road, the extension/retraction of each suspension servo actuation cylinder is controlled to cause the in-vehicle stable platform to be horizontal. 1. A control method of an orientation of a vehicle employing active suspension , characterized in that the vehicle has three or more wheels , the wheels are divided into three groups , which constitute three support points for supporting a vehicle body; heights of the three support points are controlled to control an orientation of the vehicle body; each of the wheel groups has one wheel or multiple wheels therein , when the number of wheels in some wheel group is greater than one , upper chambers and lower chambers of all of the suspension servo actuation cylinders in the wheel group are respectively communicated , and the wheel group forms a support point for supporting the vehicle body , three wheel groups form three support points , so that the orientation of the vehicle body is controlled according to a principle that a plane is determined by three points.2. The control method of the orientation of the vehicle employing active suspension according to claim 1 , characterized ...

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Номер записи: 98
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MPU AXLE SET WITH COMMON ECU

Номер: US20210008942A1
Автор: KEMNITZ Rocco, LEUPOLD Werner, RUBITZKO Tim
Принадлежит: RAPA Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

A device for supplying hydraulic energy in a chassis system of a vehicle includes a first hydraulic pump and a first electric motor for driving the first hydraulic pump, a second hydraulic pump and a second electric motor for driving the second hydraulic pump, and a common electronic unit which is arranged to control the first and the second electric motor, wherein the two electric motors and the two pumps are preferably designed to be identical in structure and/or respectively form first and second motor-pump groups. 1. A device for supplying hydraulic energy in a chassis system of a vehicle , comprising:a first hydraulic pump and a first electric motor for driving the first hydraulic pump,a second hydraulic pump and a second electric motor for driving the second hydraulic pump, anda common electronic unit which is arranged to control the first and the second electric motor,wherein the two electric motors and the two pumps are preferably designed to be identical in structure and/or respectively form first and second motor-pump groups.2. The device according to claim 1 , which has exactly one control port and exactly one power port claim 1 , in particular a high-voltage port claim 1 , or two or more control and/or power ports claim 1 , which respectively are preferably disposed at the common electronic unit claim 1 , and/or wherein the common electronic unit has exactly one logic part and/or exactly one microcontroller and/or wherein the maximum output power of power electronics of the common electronic unit is smaller than or equal to the sum of the maximum power of the two electric motors claim 1 , preferably smaller than or equal to 100% claim 1 , 95% claim 1 , 90% claim 1 , 75% or 50%.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the maximum power of the electric motors respectively is in the range between 0.1 and 5 kW.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the electric motors are four-quadrant-capable and/or are configured as electric motor generator.5. ...

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Номер записи: 99
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC SUSPENSION DEVICE

Номер: US20210008943A1
Автор: Kato Takafumi, TOYOHIRA Tomoya, Yoneda Atsuhiko
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An electric suspension device, includes: an electromagnetic actuator which is arranged in parallel to a spring member provided between a body and a wheel of a vehicle and produces a drive force concerning damping operation and expansion-contraction operation; an information acquisition section which acquires roll velocity of the vehicle; a damping force calculation section which calculates a target damping force as a target value for the damping operation of the electromagnetic actuator; and an ECU which performs drive control for the electromagnetic actuator using a target drive force based on the calculated target damping force. The damping force calculation section calculates a standard damping force of the electromagnetic actuator as a standard value, calculates a supplementary damping force which supplements the standard damping force based on the roll velocity acquired by the information acquisition section, and adds the calculated standard and supplementary damping forces to calculate the target damping force. 1. An electric suspension device , comprising:an electromagnetic actuator which is arranged in parallel to a spring member provided between a body and a wheel of a vehicle and produces a drive force concerning damping operation and expansion-contraction operation;an information acquisition section which acquires roll velocity of the vehicle;a damping force calculation section which calculates a target damping force as a target value for the damping operation of the electromagnetic actuator; anda drive controller which performs drive control for the electromagnetic actuator using a target drive force based on the target damping force calculated by the damping force calculation section, whereinthe damping force calculation section calculates a standard damping force of the electromagnetic actuator as a standard value, calculates a supplementary damping force which supplements the standard damping force based on the roll velocity acquired by the ...

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Номер записи: 100