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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Gas spring assembly for a vehicle suspension

Номер: US20120049470A1
Автор: Aaron J. Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Jesse L. Knoble, Mark L. Steckling, Roy Venton-Walters
Принадлежит: Oshkosh Corp

A vehicle suspension system includes a pump, a gas spring, and an accumulator. The gas spring assembly includes a cylinder, a rod, and a chamber for supporting gas. The rod is coupled to the cylinder and moveable relative to the cylinder. The chamber is formed between the cylinder and the rod, where movement of the rod relative to the cylinder changes the volume of the chamber. The accumulator is configured for receiving, storing, and releasing potential energy from gas of the chamber. The accumulator is coupled to the chamber, and is in gaseous communication with the chamber such that a continuous body of gas extends between the chamber and the accumulator when the accumulator is receiving or releasing the potential energy.

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Номер записи: 1
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Primary air spring and secondary leaf suspension for vehicle

Номер: US20120200057A1
Автор: Graham R. Brookes, James Andrew Juriga, Slawomir M. Zieleniec
Принадлежит: Firestone Industrial Products Co LLC, Rassini Frenos SA De Cv, SANLUIS RASSINI INTERNATIONAL Inc

A suspension for a vehicle having a chassis rail and a longitudinal axle arranged substantially orthogonal thereto. The vehicle suspension has a primary air-responsive spring that couples between the chassis and the axle of the vehicle. The primary spring can be a coil spring that surrounds an air helper spring. A secondary leaf spring has a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a secondary pivot coupling, and a second end for coupling to the axle. The longitudinal configuration of the secondary leaf spring can be arranged to be angularly displaced with respect to a chassis rail of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 2
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: 3
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: 4
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: 5
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Gas spring assembly for a vehicle suspension system

Номер: US20130264784A1
Автор: Aaron J. Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Jesse L. Knoble, Mark L. Steckling, Roy Venton-Walters
Принадлежит: Oshkosh Corp

A gas spring for a vehicle suspension system includes a cylinder, a rod, and an accumulator. The rod is disposed within the cylinder, and relative movement between the rod and the cylinder changes the volume of a chamber formed between the rod and the cylinder. The accumulator is in gaseous communication with the chamber such that a continuous body of gas extends between the chamber and the accumulator.

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Номер записи: 6
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: 7
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20200001676A1
Автор: Cox Christopher Paul, ERICKSEN Everet, MARQUEZ Michael David
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

A method and apparatus for a suspension comprising a spring having a threaded member at a first end for providing axial movement to the spring as the spring is rotated and the threaded member moves relative to a second component. In one embodiment, the system includes a damper for metering fluid through a piston and a rotatable spring member coaxially disposed around the damper and rotatable relative to the damper. 1a cylindrical body having a threaded portion;a spring coaxially disposed around said cylindrical body;an adjuster assembly disposed coaxially around said cylindrical body and coupled to said spring;a follower nut disposed coaxially around said cylindrical body and coupled to said adjuster assembly, said follower nut disposed in threaded engagement with said threaded portion of said cylindrical body and abutting an end of said spring, said follower nut constructed and arranged to affect compression of said spring while said follower nut translates axially along said threaded portion of said cylindrical body, wherein an axial position of said follower nut is indicated relative to a piggyback reservoir operable with a damper; and a longitudinal wire coil;', 'a permanent magnet; and', 'wherein said position of said permanent magnet relative to said longitudinal wire coil is indicated by a state of current through said longitudinal wire coil., 'a visual indicator and a scale coupled with said piggyback reservoir, said visual indicator and said scale operable to indicate an amount of compression of said spring, said visual indicator and said scale together comprising. A suspension system comprising: This application claims priority to and is a continuation of the co-pending patent application, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/623,914, filed on Jun. 15, 2017, entitled “METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT”, by Christopher Paul Cox et al., Attorney Docket Number FOX-0035US.CON2, and assigned to the assignee of the present invention, ...

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Номер записи: 8
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: 9
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Distributed active suspension with an electrically driven pump and valve controlled hydraulic pump bypass flow path

Номер: US20190001775A1
Автор: Ryan Bavetta, Zachary J. Jackowski, Zackary Martin Anderson
Принадлежит: ClearMotion Inc

A regenerative shock absorber that include a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when the shock is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor, in turn, drives an electric generator that produced electric energy. The electric energy may be provided to a vehicle, among other things. The regenerative shock absorber may also provide ride performance that comparable to or exceeds that of conventional shock absorbers.

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Номер записи: 10
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: 11
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: 12
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: 13
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: 14
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE APPARATUS, PARTICULARLY AN AUTONOMOUSLY MOBILE FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20160007817A1
Автор: SCHLISCHKA Patrick
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

A mobile apparatus, particularly an autonomously mobile floor cleaning device, has a chassis and wheels, wherein at least one wheel is driven, and the driven wheel is connected to the chassis via a suspension element that supports the wheel and is movable relative to the chassis. In order to create an alternative mobile apparatus for negotiating an obstacle, the wheel for support on a subsurface over which the mobile apparatus can travel is influenced by a spring exerting a spring force and can be retracted and extended relative to the chassis with the aid of the suspension element, wherein the spring force is adjustable independently of an increase or decrease in the spring force caused by such extension or retraction, and in particular may be increased as the wheel is extended farther. 1123332532. Mobile apparatus () , particularly an autonomously mobile floor cleaning device , having a chassis () and a plurality of wheels () , wherein at least one wheel () is driven , and the driven wheel () is connected to the chassis () via a suspension element () that supports wheel () and is movable relative to the chassis () ,wherein{'b': 3', '6', '1', '7', '2', '5, 'the wheel () for support on a subsurface () over which the mobile apparatus () can travel is influenced by a spring () exerting a spring force and can be retracted and extended relative to the chassis () with the aid of the suspension element (),'}{'b': '3', 'wherein the spring force is adjustable independently of an increase or decrease in the spring force caused by such extension or retraction, and in particular may be increased as the wheel () is extended farther.'}21. Mobile apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the spring force is adjustable automatically.3198926. Mobile apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the spring force can be adjusted on the basis of a distance () corresponding to a retraction or extension dimension captured by a sensor () claim 1 , particularly a distance () between ...

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Номер записи: 15
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SUSPENSION ACTUATION ASSEMBLIES AS WELL AS SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20160009159A1
Автор: Leonard Joshua R.
Принадлежит:

A suspension actuation assembly can include first and second support assemblies that are displaceable relative to one another in a first direction of travel. A connector assembly can extend between and operatively connect the first and second support assemblies. An actuator assembly can be displaceable between collapsed and extended conditions. The actuator assembly can be oriented transverse to the first direction of travel and can be operatively associated with the connector element such that displacement of the actuator assembly generates displacement of the first and second support assemblies relative to one another along the first direction of travel. A suspension system including such a suspension actuation assembly is also included. 1. A vehicle comprising:a supporting structure of said vehicle;a supported structure of said vehicle that is displaceable relative to said supporting structure in a first direction of travel;a first mounting feature operatively associated with said supporting structure;a second mounting feature operatively associated with said supported structure;a connector element extending between and operatively connecting said first and second mounting features; and,an actuator assembly displaceable between a collapsed condition and an extended condition, said actuator assembly oriented transverse to said first direction of travel and operatively associated with said connector element such that displacement of said actuator assembly from said collapsed condition toward said extended condition generates displacement of said supporting and supported structures in said first direction of travel.2. A vehicle according to further comprising a first support member secured to said supporting structure and a second support member secured to said supported structure.3. A vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein said first mounting feature includes a first mounting pin projecting outwardly from said first support member in a direction transverse to said ...

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Номер записи: 16
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.
Принадлежит:

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: 17
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: 18
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
Принадлежит:

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: 19
14-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A WHEEL SUSPENSION OF THIS KIND

Номер: US20210008947A1
Автор: GLAS Achim, Schmid Wolfgang
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle having a body and at least one wheel and supportable via the wheel on a roadway, having at least one spring element having a progressive spring characteristic curve, via which the wheel is supportable in a spring-loaded manner on the body, wherein a vertical adjustment device is provided, by which the body is vertically adjustable, while a change of the spring rate of the spring element does not occur. 1. (canceled)12. A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle comprising:a body and at least one wheel and supportable via the wheel on a roadway, having at least one spring element having a progressive spring characteristic curve, via which the wheel is supportable in a spring-loaded manner on the body,wherein the vertical adjustment device, by which the body is vertically adjustable, while a change of the spring rate of the spring element does not occur.13. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the spring element is formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic.14. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the fiber-reinforced plastic is a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic.15. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the spring element is designed as a meandering spring.16. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the vertical adjustment device has at least one adjustment element claim 12 , the length of which is adjustable claim 12 , whereby the body is vertically adjustable claim 12 , while a change of the spring rate of the spring element does not occur.17. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the adjustment element is arranged claim 15 , with respect to a force flow extending from the body via the spring element and the adjustment element to the wheel claim 15 , between the body and the spring element or between the wheel and the spring element.18. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the vertical adjustment device is hydraulically and/or electrically ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Suspension device

Номер: US20200009936A1
Автор: Heinz-Peter Huth
Принадлежит: Hydac Systems and Services GmbH

A suspension device, in particular for axle suspensions in tractors, having at least one suspension cylinder, the piston rod unit (12) of which separates a piston side (18) from an annular side (14) in a cylinder housing (20), is characterized in that a pressure relief valve (26) is used to limit a maximum pressure at the annular side (14) of the relevant suspension cylinder.

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Номер записи: 21
10-01-2019 дата публикации

RECIPROCATING-PISTON MACHINE, COMPRESSED-AIR SUPPLY INSTALLATION, COMPRESSED-AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20190010937A1
Автор: Bredbeck Klaus, KIRCHHOFF Dirk, NUSS Eduard, SEEGER Marco, Stabenow Uwe, WOLTMANN Fritz
Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

A reciprocating-piston machine includes at least one first cylinder and at least one first piston assigned to the first cylinder as well as at least one second cylinder and at least one second piston assigned to the second cylinder. During operation, the first piston and the second piston are deflected in a respective cylinder displacement chamber of the respective first cylinder and the second cylinder. The reciprocating-piston machine further includes a crankshaft which, during operation, can be driven and which has an eccentric crankshaft journal and a drive shaft coupling designed for the coupling of a drive shaft of a drive motor for driving the crankshaft. Additionally, the reciprocating-piston machine includes a first connecting rod configured to deflect the first piston, a second connecting rod configured to deflect the second piston, and a bearing pin about which the first and second connecting rod are rotationally movable. 1: A reciprocating-piston machine , having: 'at least one second cylinder and at least one second piston assigned to the second cylinder, wherein, during operation, the first piston and the second piston are deflected in a respective cylinder displacement chamber of the respective first cylinder and the second cylinder,', 'at least one first cylinder and at least one first piston assigned to the first cylinder;'}a crankshaft which, during operation, can be driven and which has an eccentric crankshaft journal and a drive shaft coupling designed for the coupling of a drive shaft of a drive motor for driving the crankshaft,a first connecting rod configured to deflect the first piston,a second connecting rod configured to deflect the second piston, anda bearing pin about which the first and second connecting rod are rotationally movable,wherein the first connecting rod is mounted by at least one first connecting-rod bearing directly on the crankshaft journal and is movable by the eccentric crankshaft journal, and the second connecting rod is ...

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Номер записи: 22
03-02-2022 дата публикации

UNMANNED GROUND-BASED HYGIENE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING HYGIENE CONDITIONS

Номер: US20220031895A1
Автор: Kossow Matthias, LE POLOTEC Christian, Stopp Thomas
Принадлежит:

An unmanned ground-based hygiene maintenance vehicle, UGV, includes a housing with a base plate, top plate and housing side wall substantially perpendicular to the base plate. Arranged in the housing is at least one wheel drive coupled to at least one wheel in a recess in the base plate. The UGV includes sensors for sensing the environment of the UGV, and a controller for autonomous location and navigation of the UGV based on sensing parameters of the sensors. The UGV includes an articulated robot arm on the top plate of the housing and to support a hygiene maintenance tool. The UGV includes at least one load-receiving element coupled to the housing side wall and extending outwards from the housing side wall, wherein the load-receiving element includes a load support surface for supporting a hygiene maintenance tool supply module with respect to a vertical direction extending transverse to the base plate. 1. An unmanned ground-based hygiene maintenance vehicle , UGV , comprising:a housing having a base plate, a top plate and at least one housing side wall that is substantially perpendicular to the base plate;at least one wheel drive, which is in the housing;at least one wheel, which is coupled to the at least one wheel drive and in a recess in the base plate;a plurality of sensors for sensing an environment of the UGV;a controller for autonomous location and navigation of the UGV on a basis of sensing parameters of the plurality of sensors;an articulated robot arm mounted on or through the top plate of the housing and configured to support a hygiene maintenance tool; andat least one load-receiving element that is coupled to the housing side wall and extends outwards from the housing side wall, the at least one load-receiving element comprising a load support surface for supporting a hygiene maintenance tool supply module with respect to a vertical direction which extends transverse to the base plate.2. The UGV according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one load- ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE

Номер: US20220032704A1
Автор: DESOURDY Guillaume, SOARES Jason
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems are provided for an electric heavy-duty vehicle. In one example, a system for the vehicle may include a wheel hub assembly coupled to a frame of the vehicle via a first wishbone arm and a second wishbone arm, and an air spring coupled at opposite ends to a first link and a second link, each of the first link and the second link being pivotably coupled to the frame of the vehicle, the second link further being pivotably coupled to the first wishbone arm. The air spring may be positioned above the wheel hub assembly with respect to the vehicle. 1. A system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a wheel hub assembly coupled to a frame of the vehicle via a first wishbone arm and a second wishbone arm; andan air spring coupled at opposite ends to a first link and a second link, each of the first link and the second link being pivotably coupled to the frame of the vehicle, the second link further being pivotably coupled to the first wishbone arm,wherein the air spring is positioned above the wheel hub assembly with respect to the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air spring is coupled to the first link and the second link via respective first and second plates claim 1 , the first and second plates being maintained substantially parallel to one another during compression and expansion of the air spring.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the air spring comprises an air bag partially surrounding a stem claim 2 , andwherein the first plate is directly coupled to the air bag and the second plate is directly coupled to the stem.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second link is configured to inhibit buckling of the air spring during pivoting of the first wishbone arm within a target angular range.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the target angular range comprises up to 30 degrees of rotation.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first wishbone arm and the second wishbone arm are coupled to opposite ends of the wheel hub assembly claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 24
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220032707A1
Автор: YAMAHATA Masatoshi, Yoshida Yuki
Принадлежит:

A stopped vehicle height of an air suspension for a stop-side wheel on a side that stops first is determined in consideration of a vehicle height that changes in accordance with a vehicle height change of the air suspension for a supply/discharge-side wheel on another side after a stop. Thus, when vehicle height adjustment of the air suspension for the supply/discharge-side wheel is finished, the stopped vehicle height of the air suspension for the stop-side wheel can be adjusted to the vicinity of a target value and the precision in the vehicle height adjustment can be increased. 1. A suspension system , comprising:a right-side suspension and a left-side suspension interposed between a vehicle body and an axle, each of the right-side suspension and the left-side suspension being provided on at least one of a front side and a rear side so as to be capable of adjusting a vehicle height in accordance with supply and discharge of working fluid;a supply/discharge mechanism configured to supply and discharge the working fluid to and from each of the right-side suspension and the left-side suspension; anda vehicle height detector configured to detect or estimate the vehicle height of each of the right-side suspension and the left-side suspension,wherein when vehicle height adjustment of each of the right-side suspension and the left-side suspension is performed through use of the supply/discharge mechanism so that a detection value of the vehicle height detector approaches a target vehicle height, a stopped vehicle height of a suspension on one side, which is one of the right-side suspension and the left-side suspension, and stops first, is determined in consideration of a vehicle height changed in accordance with a change in vehicle height of a suspension on another side after the stop.2. The suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the stopped vehicle height of the suspension on the one side is determined based on a vehicle height change rate of the suspension ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Hydraulic suspension system and method for operation of said system

Номер: US20220032719A1
Автор: Alessandro Benevelli, Daniele DODI, Stefano Fasano
Принадлежит: Dana Motion Systems Italia SRL

Methods and systems for hydraulic vehicle suspension are provided. A hydraulic suspension system, in one example, includes a first manifold including a piston-side interface and a rod-side interface fluidically coupled to a piston chamber and a rod chamber, respectively, for each of a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder. In the system, the first manifold includes a first electrically activated valve fluidically coupled to the piston-side interfaces, a first damping device, and a second damping device, the first electrically activated valve is configured to lock and unlock vertical motion of the first and second hydraulic cylinders and, while vertical motion of the first and second hydraulic cylinders is locked, the first electrically activated valve permits fluidic communication between the first and second hydraulic cylinders to permit free roll motion in the hydraulic suspension system.

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Номер записи: 26
19-01-2017 дата публикации

System for Adjusting Frame Height of an Agricultural Vehicle

Номер: US20170015174A1
Автор: Ruppert Rex LeRoy
Принадлежит:

A suspension system includes a strut coupled to an agricultural vehicle suspension system, a frame coupled to the suspension system, and a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the strut. The height adjustment mechanism is configured to transition the strut between a raised position, in which a frame height is at a first position, and a lowered position, in which the frame height is at a second position. The first position is higher than the second position relative to a surface of an agricultural field. 1. A suspension system for an agricultural vehicle , comprising: a link having a first end and a second end;', 'a bracket interface at the first end of the link, wherein the bracket interface is configured to couple to a wheel support bracket;', 'a spring interface at the second end of the link, wherein the spring interface is configured to couple to a spring; and', 'a pivot positioned between the bracket interface at the first end of the link and the spring interface at the second end of the link, wherein the pivot is configured to enable rotation of the link about a pivot axis;, 'a strut comprisinga frame mount rotatably coupled to the pivot, wherein the frame mount is configured to rigidly and non-rotatably couple to a frame of the agricultural vehicle; anda height adjustment mechanism comprising an actuator coupled to the link and to the frame mount, wherein the actuator is configured to drive rotation of the link about the pivot axis to control a height of the frame above a ground plane.2. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to drive the frame between a raised position at a first height relative to the ground plane and a lowered position at a second height relative to the ground plane claim 1 , wherein the first height is greater than the second height.3. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a hydraulic cylinder.4. The suspension system of claim 1 , comprising a position sensor positioned proximate ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-01-2016 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC SPRING ARRANGEMENT OR PNEUMATIC SPRING DAMPER WITH INTEGRATED VALVE CONTROL

Номер: US20160016452A1
Автор: Dehlwes Stephan, Weber Michael
Принадлежит:

An air spring assembly or air spring damper with an integrated valve control for controlling a level position of a vehicle or of a driver's cab includes a rolling tube, a lid and an air spring bellows which together delimit a pressure chamber with compressed air. A control valve includes an actuation device for feeding compressed air into the pressure chamber or for discharging compressed air from the pressure chamber. A compression spring device has a first end operatively connected to the rolling piston or the lid and a second end operatively connected to the actuation device. The compression spring device is configured with at least two parts including a central spring facing towards the rolling piston or the lid and a control valve biasing spring facing towards the control valve. The central spring is biased to a greater extent than the control valve biasing spring.

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Номер записи: 28
16-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR SUSPENSION LEVELING BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE TO THE VEHICLE

Номер: US20200016951A1
Автор: Fegan Jason Wray, Letizio Matthew Eric, Schumann Clinton, Wells Brian Douglas
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

An air suspension system which uses software logic and internal signals and/or external signals available to automatically adjust the ride height of the vehicle. The air suspension system also may respond to requests from other vehicle systems requesting a change in ride height. Signals available to the vehicle may be used to detect parking lot maneuvers (for example, a combination of low speed, high steering angle, and low lateral acceleration) and automatically begin to lower the ride height of the vehicle to a calibrated “entry/exit” ride height. Additionally, a camera, radar, and/or parking sensor signals are utilized to detect potential roof or undercarriage clearance issues, and automatically adjust the ride height of the vehicle. The air suspension system may also adjust the ride height of the vehicle when the electronic brake system (EBS) detects rough road, automatically increasing the ride height of the vehicle to increase ground clearance. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a control unit;', 'a compressor in electrical communication with the control unit;', 'a plurality of air spring assemblies in electrical communication with the control unit, and the plurality of air spring assemblies in fluid communication with the compressor; and', 'at least one detection device operable for detecting one or more objects in the environment around the vehicle;', 'wherein the control unit commands the compressor and the plurality of air spring assemblies to configure the ride height of the vehicle independently of driver input, and based on feedback from the at least one detection device., 'an air suspension system for a vehicle, including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one input claim 1 , wherein the control unit commands the compressor and the plurality of air spring assemblies to adjust the ride height of the vehicle based on the at least one input.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , the at least one input further comprising one or more selected from ...

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Номер записи: 29
16-01-2020 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200016953A1
Автор: Krosschell Brian D., Oakden-Graus Jonathon P.
Принадлежит: Polaris Industries Inc.

A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle. 1. A method of controlling a damping characteristic of an adjustable shock absorber of a vehicle being operated by a driver , the driver steering the vehicle by holding a steering device with the hands of the driver , the method comprising the steps of:(a) electronically controlling with at least one controller the damping characteristic of the adjustable shock absorber based on a plurality of inputs from a plurality of sensors supported by the vehicle at a first time;(b) receiving at a second time subsequent to the first time a driver initiated request to alter the damping characteristic of the adjustable shock absorber through an driver actuatable input;(c) altering with the at least one controller, at a third time subsequent to the second time, the damping characteristic of the adjustable shock absorber based on the received driver initiated request; and(d) automatically altering with the at least one controller, at a fourth time subsequent to the third time, the damping characteristic of the adjustable shock absorber based on the plurality of inputs from the plurality of sensors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle maintains a ground speed of greater than zero from the first time through the fourth time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the damping characteristic at the fourth time is based on the plurality of inputs from the plurality of sensors supported by the vehicle at the fourth time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (c) includes the steps of:deviating a stiffness of the damping characteristic of the ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20160023711A1
Автор: Mochizuki Takahisa
Принадлежит: KAYABA INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A vehicle height adjustment device includes a jack chamber for supporting a spring receiver supporting a suspension spring's one-side end portion and a fluid-pressure driving unit for supplying/discharging an operating fluid into/out of the jack chamber and elevating up/down the spring receiver. The fluid-pressure driving unit includes a pump for selectively supplying the operating fluid to a first or second channel and a tank connected to the first or second channel not receiving an operating fluid's supply from the pump. The vehicle height adjustment device further includes a jack channel allowing the first channel and the jack chamber to communicate with each other, a valve body closing the jack channel, capable of opening/closing, a spring for urging the valve body in a direction for shutting off the jack channel, and a pilot line for having a second channel's pressure act on the valve body so the jack channel is opened. 1. A vehicle height adjustment device mounted on a vehicle and adapted to adjust a vehicle height , comprising:a suspension spring adapted to elastically support a vehicle body;a spring receiver adapted to support a one-side end portion of the suspension spring;a jack chamber filled with an operating fluid and adapted to support the spring receiver; anda fluid-pressure driving unit adapted to supply and discharge the operating fluid into and out of the jack chamber and to elevate up and down the spring receiver, wherein a first channel and a second channel;', 'a pump adapted to selectively supply the operating fluid to the first channel or the second channel; and', 'a tank connected to the first channel or the second channel not receiving a supply of the operating fluid from the pump; and, 'the fluid-pressure driving unit includes a jack channel adapted to allow the first channel and the jack chamber to communicate with each other;', 'a valve body adapted to close the jack channel, capable of opening and closing;', 'a spring adapted to urge the ...

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Номер записи: 31
26-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20170021688A1
Автор: Ishikawa Fumiaki, MIYATA Hiroyuki, Murakami Yosuke
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

A vehicle height adjustment device includes an actuator, a detector, and a controller. The actuator is driven when supplied with a current and is configured to change a relative position of a body of a vehicle relative to an axle of a wheel of the vehicle. The detector is configured to detect the relative position. The controller is configured to control the current supplied to the actuator to make the relative position a target value so as to adjust a vehicle height of the body. When a detection value of the detector is smaller than the target value of the relative position, the controller is configured to alternately supply an increase current and a maintenance current to the actuator. The increase current increases the relative position to increase the vehicle height. The maintenance current maintains the relative position to maintain the vehicle height. 1. A vehicle height adjustment device comprising:an actuator driven when supplied with a current and configured to change a relative position of a body of a vehicle relative to an axle of a wheel of the vehicle;a detector configured to detect the relative position; anda controller configured to control the current supplied to the actuator to make the relative position a target value so as to adjust a vehicle height of the body, the controller being configured to, when a detection value of the detector is smaller than the target value of the relative position, alternately supply an increase current and a maintenance current to the actuator, the increase current increasing the relative position to increase the vehicle height, the maintenance current maintaining the relative position to maintain the vehicle height.2. The vehicle height adjustment device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to alternately supply the increase current and the maintenance current to the actuator when a deviation obtained by subtracting the detection value of the detector from the target value of the relative ...

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Номер записи: 32
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Securing attachments to work vehicles with suspension control

Номер: US20170021690A1
Автор: Andrew B. Peterson, Donald R. Miller, Mark J. Tieszen, William R. Zenk
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A system and a method for securing an attachment to 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.

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Номер записи: 33
10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATING VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220041028A1
Автор: Lundy Aaron V., Quick Julian M., Schaar Lucas J., Zagotta Tom
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A vehicle control system, such as for an air suspension system of a vehicle, includes a control module having a sleep state and an awake state. Methods for operating the control system use a wake trigger to switch the control module, which is electrically coupled with a vehicle battery, from the sleep state to the awake state. 1. A method of operating a control system for an air suspension system of a vehicle having a battery and an air spring adapted to inflate and deflate in order to raise and lower the height of the vehicle , the method comprising:providing a control module, electrically coupled with the battery, with a default sleep state comprising a low power mode;generating a wake trigger to switch the control module from the sleep state to an awake state, wherein the wake trigger is at least one of a periodic wake trigger automatically generated after the elapse of a predefined time interval or an aperiodic wake trigger generated after the detection of movement of the vehicle; andswitching the control module from the awake state to back to the sleep state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predefined time interval is 5-10 minutes.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the predefined wake period is 3 minutes.4. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising determining if the vehicle is moving or not moving by monitoring sensors internal to the control system without monitoring a wired trigger input external to the control system.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining if the vehicle is moving comprises sensing pressure in a flow path between a pressure control valve and the air spring via a pressure sensor onboard the vehicle claim 4 , wherein if a pressure fluctuation detected in the sensed pressure does not exceed a pre-defined threshold claim 4 , the vehicle is determined to be not moving.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining if the vehicle is moving comprises sensing acceleration of the vehicle via an accelerometer onboard the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 34
10-02-2022 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20220041203A1
Автор: Singh Vikas, Tighare Avinash
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Agricultural vehicle (V) includes an operator's seat (S), a vehicular structure (C), a wheel support arrangement (), a front bumper assembly (), a position and draft control mechanism (), a brake pedal linkage mechanism (), a steering mechanism () and an exhaust device (). The operator's seat S is configured to be provided in the vehicle (V) at at least one of a first seating position (Sf) corresponding to a first driving position, and a second seating position (Sr) corresponding to a second driving position, where the second seating position (Sr) is opposite to the first seating position (Sf). The vehicular structure (C) is configured to be moved between at least one lowered position in which each final drive housing (FH) is locked to vehicular structure (C) at corresponding first locking positions, and at least one raised position in which each final drive housing (FH) is locked to vehicular structure (C) at corresponding second locking positions. 1. An agricultural vehicle V comprising:an operator's seat S; and{'b': 600', '600', '600', '600', '600, 'a steering mechanism comprising, a steering control arrangement S including a steering control assembly H and a steering control support member B adapted to be connected to said steering control assembly H,'}whereinsaid operator's seat S is configured to be provided in the vehicle V at at least one of a first seating position Sf corresponding to a first driving position, and a second seating position Sr corresponding to a second driving position, where the second seating position Sr is opposite to the first seating position Sf; and{'b': 600', '600, 'said steering control assembly H is adapted to be movably connected to said steering control support member B and movable between a first position corresponding to the first driving position, and a second position corresponding to the second driving position.'}13. The vehicle V as claimed in comprises an operator's seat S configured to be provided in the vehicle V at at ...

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Номер записи: 35
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Estimating loads acting on a rear axle of a motor vehicle

Номер: US20190023096A1
Автор: Ahmed Mohamed, Mina Kaldas, Thorsten Wilhelm Hestermeyer
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

The disclosure relates to a method to estimate dynamic loads acting vertically on a rear axle of a motor vehicle during a forward driving operation. To enable an estimation of the dynamic loads acting vertically on the rear axle during the forward driving operation of the motor vehicle cost-effectively, the dynamic loads are estimated in consideration of dynamic mechanical forces engaging vertically at a front axle of the motor vehicle during the forward driving operation. In addition, dynamic acceleration forces engaging at a spring mass of the motor vehicle during the forward driving operation are also considered when estimating the dynamic loads during the forward driving operation.

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Номер записи: 36
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Work Vehicle

Номер: US20220042280A1
Автор: Hiraoka Minoru, Ishikawa Junichi, Tamai Takuya
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A plurality of traveling wheels are supported via expandable/contractible tubular support members to a vehicle body frame. A hydraulic operation type vehicle height adjustment mechanism provided for each one of the traveling wheels, the vehicle height adjustment mechanism being capable of switching a relative height of the traveling wheel relative to the vehicle body frame within a predetermined length range by expanding/contracting the support member by a hydraulic cylinder. There are provided a hydraulic control valve capable of controlling feeding state of work oil to each one of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders, a controlling section for controlling an operation of the hydraulic control valve to bring the vehicle body to a target state via vehicle height adjustment by the hydraulic cylinder in response to a change in the posture of the vehicle body and a plurality of accumulators connected oil chambers of the respective plurality of hydraulic cylinders. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a plurality of traveling wheels supported via expandable and contractible tubular support members to a vehicle body frame;a hydraulic operation type vehicle height adjustment mechanism provided for each one of the traveling wheels, the vehicle height adjustment mechanism capable of switching a relative height of the traveling wheel relative to the vehicle body frame within a predetermined length range by expanding and contracting the support member by a hydraulic cylinder;a hydraulic control valve capable of controlling feeding state of work oil to each one of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders;a controlling section for controlling an operation of the hydraulic control valve to bring the vehicle body to a target state via vehicle height adjustment by the hydraulic cylinder in response to a change in the posture of the vehicle body; anda plurality of accumulators connected to oil chambers of the respective plurality of hydraulic cylinders.2. The work vehicle of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 37
23-01-2020 дата публикации

MODULAR MILITARY VEHICLE

Номер: US20200023916A1
Автор: Alcober Justin Hikaru, Jones Franklin B., Mackarvich Dustin Sloan, Maloney Patrick William, Tegge Stephen J., van Nus Warren, Vickers Matthew Phillip
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A modular military vehicle and a method for using a modular military vehicle is disclosed. The modular military vehicle can comprise a vehicle hull; a crew module removably mounted to the vehicle hull; a plurality of wheels mounted to the vehicle hull, the plurality of wheels comprising at least one driven wheel; and an electric drive system configured to drive the at least one driven wheel. 1. A modular military vehicle comprising:a vehicle hull;a crew module removably mounted to the vehicle hull;a plurality of wheels mounted to the vehicle hull, the plurality of wheels comprising at least one driven wheel; andan electric drive system configured to drive the at least one driven wheel.2. The modular military vehicle of claim 1 , wherein;each of the driven wheels comprises a hub; andthe electric drive system comprises a motor mounted within each of the hubs.3. The modular military vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the electric drive system further comprises an engine claim 2 , a generator claim 2 , electronic controllers claim 2 , and a battery claim 2 , the generator configured to supply power to the battery and the motors.4. The modular military vehicle of claim 3 , wherein;a first power module comprises the engine and the generator and is removably mounted to the vehicle hull; anda second power module comprises the battery and is removably mounted to the vehicle hull separate from the first power module.5. The modular military vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the electric drive system is configurable in an engine mode claim 4 , wherein the first power module provides power to the motors claim 4 , and a battery mode claim 4 , wherein the second power module provides power to the motors.6. The modular military vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle hull comprises at least one alignment pin configured to facilitate mounting the crew module to the vehicle hull.7. The modular military vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising modular armor configured to be selectively mounted ...

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Номер записи: 38
28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION SET UP

Номер: US20210023901A1
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 live view captured by an image sensor of a user's device, said live view including an image of said suspension component; and", 'receiving input related to said suspension component utilizing said input related to said suspension component to determine product information related to said suspension component, said input comprisingproviding instructions regarding said initial set up of said suspension component, wherein said instructions enable a user to properly achieve said initial set up of said suspension component, wherein said providing instructions regarding said initial set up of said suspension component further comprises providing pictures that show said user how to properly achieve said initial set up of said suspension component.. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform steps for enabling initial set up of a suspension component of a vehicle, the steps comprising: This patent application is a continuation application of and claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/147,200, filed Sep. 28, 2018, entitled, “METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION SET UP”, by ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20170028805A1
Автор: Krehmer Hartmut
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A device for adjusting the height of a vehicle body, containing a movement thread, which is arranged between the vehicle body and a wheel carrier. The movement thread has two threaded parts that can be rotated in relation to each other, which are formed by a spindle and a spindle nut, and a locking apparatus, which bridges the movement thread at at least two axial positions in a positive-locking manner and which has a locking sleeve having locking stops arranged over the periphery at different axial positions. The device is characterized in that the locking sleeve is modularly formed of a stack of at least one locking element containing locking stops and groove sections and at least one intermediate element containing only groove sections. 1. A device for adjusting a height of a vehicle body , comprising a movement thread adapted to be arranged between the vehicle body and a wheel carrier , with two thread parts that are rotatable relative to each other and are formed from a spindle and a spindle nut , a locking device bridging the movement thread in at least two axial positions with a positive lock , including a locking sleeve with locking stops arranged over a circumference at different axial positions , the locking sleeve has a modular construction formed from a stack including at least one locking element containing locking stops and groove sections and at least one intermediate element containing exclusively groove sections.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein multiple ones of the locking elements and the intermediate elements are formed as identical parts.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one intermediate element each have a ring-shaped construction.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one intermediate element are placed at an axial position on a three-part division of the locking stops.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein for ...

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Номер записи: 40
04-02-2016 дата публикации

RIDE HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160031287A1
Автор: ANKER SAM, GUEST Philip, NICHOLSON Edward, Walters Jason
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a control system () for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (). The control system () is configured to set s target off-road ride height (h) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (h) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signaling that an off-road driving made has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle. 1. A control system for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle , the control system being configured , upon receipt of a driving mode signal signalling that an off-road driving mode has been selected , automatically to set a target off-road ride height in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters ,wherein the driving mode signal is an output from a driving mode selector which is operable manually by a driver or automatically in relation to automatically detected terrain parameters, andwherein the vehicle operating parameters comprise a vehicle speed and/or a transfer case operating range.2. (canceled)3. A control system as claimed in configured to select one of a plurality of predefined target off-road ride heights in dependence on said one or more vehicle operating parameters.4. A control system as claimed in configured to select a first of said target off-road ride heights when the vehicle speed is below a first speed threshold.5. A control system as claimed in configured to select a second of said target off-road ride heights when the vehicle speed is above said first speed threshold.6. A control system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said first target off-road ride height is higher than said second target off-road ride height.7. A control system as claimed in configured automatically to select said first target off-road ride height when the vehicle speed decreases below said first speed threshold for a defined first time period.8. A control system ...

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Номер записи: 41
01-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20180029432A1
Автор: Kondo Yusuke, Ogino Atsuto
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle height adjustment device includes: a pressure tank capable of storing air in a compression state; a plurality of vehicle height adjustment units that are provided in correspondence with wheels of a vehicle and individually adjust vehicle heights at the respective wheels by supplying the air from the pressure tank or returning the air to the pressure tank; an information acquisition unit that acquires turn route information during travel of the vehicle; and a control unit that raises the vehicle height at the vehicle height adjustment unit on a turn outer side more than the vehicle height at the vehicle height adjustment unit on a turn inner side such that the vehicle takes a tilt posture on the basis of the turn route information when the vehicle turns. 1. A vehicle height adjustment device comprising:a pressure tank capable of storing air in a compression state;a plurality of vehicle height adjustment units that are provided in correspondence with wheels of a vehicle and individually adjust vehicle heights at the respective wheels by supplying the air from the pressure tank or returning the air to the pressure tank;an information acquisition unit that acquires turn route information during travel of the vehicle; anda control unit that raises the vehicle height at the vehicle height adjustment unit on a turn outer side more than the vehicle height at the vehicle height adjustment unit on a turn inner side such that the vehicle takes a tilt posture on the basis of the turn route information when the vehicle turns.2. The vehicle height adjustment device according to claim 1 , wherein the information acquisition unit acquires a turn start position and a turn end position of the vehicle.3. The vehicle height adjustment device according to claim 1 , wherein the information acquisition unit acquires the turn route information by using map information.4. The vehicle height adjustment device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit raises a vehicle height ...

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Номер записи: 42
01-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180029433A1
Автор: Marble Robert P.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a structure and a wheel maintaining contact with a road surface. A suspension supports the structure and includes one or more suspension corner assemblies connecting the wheel to the structure and configured to maintain contact between the wheel and the road surface. A secondary actuation system cooperates with the suspension system and is operable to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property. The secondary actuation system includes at least one actuator device operatively connected to the structure at a first end and the one or more suspension corner assemblies at a second end to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property and a spring assembly in fluid communication with the at least one actuator device selectively actuated to adjust an amount of fluid in the at least one actuator device to selectively change the at least one vehicle operating property. 1. A vehicle comprising:a structure;a wheel configured to maintain contact with a road surface;a suspension system supporting the structure, the suspension system including at least one suspension corner assembly connecting the wheel to the structure and configured to maintain contact between the wheel and the road surface; and at least one actuator device operatively connected to the structure at a first end and the at least one suspension corner assembly at a second end to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property, and', 'a spring assembly in fluid communication with the at least one actuator device and selectively actuated to adjust an amount of fluid in the at least one actuator device to selectively change the at least one vehicle operating property., 'a secondary actuation system cooperating with the suspension system and operable to selectively change at least one vehicle operating property, wherein the secondary actuation system includes2. The vehicle of wherein the at least one suspension corner assembly further ...

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Номер записи: 43
04-02-2021 дата публикации

LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A RAIL VEHICLE

Номер: US20210031815A1
Автор: MUHR Jürgen, NIES Eduard, STERRETT Mark A., WERMUND Ulrich
Принадлежит:

A level control system adjusting the level of a vehicle, particular a rail vehicle, and includes at least one level control cylinder and a level control piston, which is at least partially movably accommodated in the level control cylinder. Accordingly, the level control piston may have a substantially continuous outer diameter. 1. A level control system for adjusting the level of a rail vehicle , the system comprising:at least one level control cylinder; andone level control piston,wherein the level control piston is at least partially movably received in the level control cylinder, andwherein the level control piston has a substantially continuous outer diameter.2. The level control system of claim 1 , wherein the level control cylinder has at least one collared shoulder along its open cylinder side claim 1 , wherein the collared shoulder has at least one first radially or tangentially arranged hydraulic connector and at least one second radially or tangentially arranged hydraulic connector.3. The level control system of claim 1 , wherein the level control system has at least one multi-layer spring which claim 1 , in the installed state claim 1 , is arranged above and/or below the level control cylinder.4. The level control system of claim 1 , wherein a single fastening element is provided for connecting the level control piston to the level control cylinder.5. The level control system of claim 4 , wherein the level control piston has a central bore which is designed for receiving the fastening element.6. The level control system of claim 1 , wherein the level control system has a first fixing disk and a second fixing disk claim 1 , and wherein the first fixing disk is arranged on the level control piston and the second fixing disk is arranged on a car body of a vehicle.7. The level control system of claim 6 , wherein the multi-layer spring is arranged between the first and second fixing disk.8. The level control system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one ...

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Номер записи: 44
08-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENTS

Номер: US20180037081A1
Автор: Göhrle Christoph, UNGER Andreas
Принадлежит: Audi AG

The invention relates to a method for compensating for vertically oriented movements of a superstructure of a vehicle. The vehicle is provided with the superstructure and with an active undercarriage having a plurality of wheel which are in contact with the carriageway, wherein each wheel is connected via an actuator adjustable over its length at a wheel assigned to a suspension point with the superstructure. Vertically oriented movements of the superstructure are caused by an inclination of the carriageway and by unevennesses of the carriageway, a first change of the length of at least one actuator is carried out for frequencies in a first, lower frequency range, and a second change of the length of the at least one actuator is carried out for frequencies in a second, higher frequency range. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for compensating for vertically oriented movements of a superstructure of a vehicle , wherein the vehicle is provided with the superstructure and with an active undercarriage having several wheels which are in contact with the carriageway , wherein each wheel is connected by means of an actuator which is adjustable over its length to a suspension point assigned to a wheel with the superstructure , comprising:the vertically oriented movements of the superstructure are caused by an inclination of the carriageway and by unevennesses of the carriageway,a first change of the length of at least one actuator is carried out for compensating for the inclination of the carriageway for frequencies in a first, lower frequency range, which is limited by a first minimum frequency and a first maximum frequency, anda second change of the length of the at least one actuator is carried out for compensating for unevennesses of the carriageway for frequencies in a second, higher frequency range, which is limited by a second minimum frequency and a second maximum frequency.25. The method according to claim 24 , wherein the first maximum frequency is lower than the ...

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Номер записи: 45
08-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR AN INCLINATION

Номер: US20180037082A1
Автор: Göhrle Christoph, UNGER Andreas
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A method for compensating for an inclination of a vehicle in at least one spatial direction. The vehicle has a vehicle body and an active chassis with a plurality of wheels, which are in contact with the roadway. Each wheel is joined to the vehicle body by way of an actuator, which can be adjusted in terms of its length, at a suspension point associated with the wheel. An inclination of the vehicle body in the at least one spatial direction is determined. For at least two wheels, respectively, a vertical distance to the suspension point of the vehicle body that is associated with the particular wheel is detected. Via the at least two determined distances, an inclination of the chassis in the at least one spatial direction is calculated by transformation of the vertical distance of the at least two wheels to the vehicle body. 111-. (canceled)14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the translation ratios I claim 13 , iare calculated by way of a distance of an actuator from the center of gravity of the vehicle body in each case claim 13 , and of a wheel from the center of gravity of the vehicle body in each case.15. The method according to claim 12 , wherein claim 12 , in the presence of an upward slope travel claim 12 , a negative angle of pitch θis determined claim 12 , and claim 12 , in the presence of downward slope travel claim 12 , a positive angle of pitch θis determined.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein a value of θin the case of upward slope travel is chosen to be greater than a value of θin the case of downward slope travel.18. The method according to claim 12 , wherein claim 12 , for the determination of the inclination of the vehicle body claim 12 , a first claim 12 , coordinate system that is fixed relative to the vehicle body is used claim 12 , and claim 12 , for the determination of the inclination of the chassis claim 12 , a second chassis-fixed coordinate system is used claim 12 , and wherein a third claim 12 , inertial coordinate ...

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Номер записи: 46
24-02-2022 дата публикации

WEIGHT ESTIMATION DEVICE, WEIGHT ESTIMATION METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220055436A1
Автор: HABIRO Toshihisa, KIZU Masahito, OGUE Ken, TAKAHARA Motofumi
Принадлежит: AISIN CORPORATION

A weight estimation device for a vehicle includes a storage unit storing a weight calculation information indicating a correspondence between an internal pressure value of an air spring supporting a vehicle body and a vehicle height serving as a height of the vehicle body from a base, a measured value acquisition unit acquiring a measured internal pressure value and a measured vehicle height, an internal pressure value calculation unit calculating a corrected internal pressure value of the air spring by deducting or adding a corrected value from or to the measured internal pressure value in a case where the measured internal pressure value is greater or smaller than the internal pressure value of the weight calculation information which corresponds to the measured vehicle height, and a weight calculation unit calculating a weight of a supported body, including the vehicle body, based on the corrected internal pressure value. 1. A weight estimation device for a vehicle , comprising:a storage unit configured to store a weight calculation information indicating a correspondence between an internal pressure value of an air spring supporting a vehicle body and a vehicle height serving as a height of the vehicle body from a base;a measured value acquisition unit configured to acquire a measured internal pressure value serving as a measured internal pressure value of the air spring and a measured vehicle height serving as a measured value of the vehicle height; deducting a corrected value from the measured internal pressure value in a case where the measured internal pressure value is greater than the internal pressure value of the weight calculation information which corresponds to the measured vehicle height; or', 'adding the corrected value to the measured internal pressure value in a case where the measured internal pressure value is smaller than the internal pressure value of the weight calculation information which corresponds to the measured vehicle height; and, 'an ...

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Номер записи: 47
24-02-2022 дата публикации

No roll torsion bar

Номер: US20220055437A1
Автор: Aaron Weidenaar
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

Methods, systems, devices and apparatuses for a torsion bar system. The torsion bar system includes a first torsion bar. The first torsion bar is configured to adjust a ride height of a first wheel of a vehicle. The torsion bar system includes a first actuator. The first actuator is coupled to the first torsion bar. The first actuator is configured to control a load on the first torsion bar. The torsion bar system includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is coupled to the first actuator. The electronic control unit is configured to set a position of the first torsion bar using the first actuator and based on the load on the first torsion bar.

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Номер записи: 48
06-02-2020 дата публикации

SUSPENSION STRUT AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20200039312A1
Автор: Dirmeier Sebastian, HANSEN Daniel, Hofsommer Vanessa, Mages Stefan
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A suspension strut for a wheel suspension of a vehicle may have a vibration damper, a supporting spring that partially surrounds an outer tube of the vibration damper and is supported by a spring collar, and a lifting device for height adjustment of the vehicle. The lifting device may comprise a hollow piston and a cylinder that are arranged concentrically around the outer tube. The hollow piston may be guided axially between the outer tube and the cylinder and is connected to the spring collar to adjust a base point of the supporting spring. The hollow piston may comprise a stripping and sealing element that lies against the vibration damper. 1. A suspension strut for a wheel suspension of a vehicle , the suspension strut comprising:a vibration damper;a supporting spring that partially surrounds an outer tube of the vibration damper and is supported by a spring collar; anda lifting device for height adjustment of the vehicle, wherein the lifting device comprises a hollow piston and a cylinder that are arranged concentrically around the outer tube, wherein the hollow piston is guided axially between the outer tube and the cylinder and is connected to the spring collar to adjust a base point of the supporting spring.2. The suspension strut of wherein the hollow piston comprises a stripping and sealing element that lies against the vibration damper.3. The suspension strut of wherein the stripping and sealing element seals the vibration damper and the lifting device.4. The suspension strut of wherein the stripping and sealing element is disposed at an axial end of the hollow piston.5. The suspension strut of wherein an inner side of the hollow piston comprises a sliding surface for the outer tube.6. The suspension strut of wherein the hollow piston comprises an inner seal that seals against the outer tube.7. The suspension strut of wherein the hollow piston comprises an outer seal that seals against the cylinder.8. The suspension strut of wherein the hollow piston ...

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Номер записи: 49
06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A FORDING SITUATION

Номер: US20200039505A1
Автор: Sharp Jesse
Принадлежит:

A driver assistance system includes a first measuring device for determining distances from a water surface, which includes at least two distance sensors. First and second distance sensors are situated laterally on the vehicle with respect to a respective side of the vehicle. The first and second distance sensor measure a first distance from a water surface by determining the distance perpendicularly downward from the respective sensor to the water surface. The system includes a second measuring device for determining an instantaneous roll angle of the vehicle and a processing unit, which is coupled to the first measuring device and to the second measuring device. The processing unit determines at least one first transversal component of the instantaneous flow velocity of the body of water forming the water surface, as a function of the first distance, the second distance and the instantaneous roll angle of the vehicle. 1. A driver assistance system configured to determine a fording situation of a vehicle , comprising:a first measuring device configured to determine distances from a water surface, including at least two distance sensors, a first distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors being configured to be situated laterally with respect to a first side of the vehicle, and a second distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors being configured to be situated laterally with respect to a second side of the vehicle, the second side being situated opposite the first side, and the first distance sensor being configured to measure a first distance from a water surface, and the second distance sensor being designed to measure a second distance from the water surface;a second measuring device configured to determine an instantaneous roll angle of the vehicle;a processing unit, coupled to the first measuring device and the second measuring device, configured to determine at least one first transversal component of an instantaneous flow velocity of a body ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-02-2015 дата публикации

WADING VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20150046032A1
Автор: Clarke Nigel, Hoare Edward, Tran Thuy-Yung
Принадлежит: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

A vehicle having a system for determining that there is a possibility that the vehicle has or is about to enter water at a vehicle wading depth. In response to determining that there is a possibility that the vehicle has or is about to enter water at a vehicle wading depth, the system is configured to implement one or more vehicle control strategies. The system comprises at least one remote sensor configured to remotely detect the presence of water about or ahead of the vehicle. 123-. (canceled)24. A system for determining that there is a possibility that a land vehicle is about to travel through water at a vehicle wading depth wherein an exhaust tailpipe of the vehicle is submerged in water , the system comprising:at least one remote sensor configured to remotely detect the presence of water about or ahead of the vehicle at a control threshold depth, wherein said control threshold depth is below said wading depth; anda controller configured to, in response to said determining, implement one or more vehicle control strategies in dependence on said detection of the presence of water at said control threshold depth.25. A system according to wherein determining that there is a possibility that a land vehicle is about to travel through water at said vehicle wading depth comprises the system being configured to determine one or more of: a possibility that the vehicle is about to enter water of at least 200 mm in depth and that the vehicle body is about to be at least partially immersed in water; and in response to said determining the system is configured to implement one or more vehicle control strategies before the vehicle enters into water of at least 200 mm in depth and/or before the vehicle body is at least partially immersed in water.26. A system according to wherein said at least one remote sensor(s) comprises at least one ultrasonic transducer sensor.27. A system according to wherein the at least one remote sensor is configured to remotely detect the presence of ...

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Номер записи: 51
18-02-2016 дата публикации

TAG AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH TIRE AT LOWEST POINT WHEN LIFTED

Номер: US20160046163A1
Автор: Delorenzis Damon, LAYNE Jeffrey, MLINARICH Christopher
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A tag axle suspension system can include a tire and at least one hanger bracket pivotable relative to a vehicle frame to deployed and lifted configurations. In the lifted configuration, the tire can be a lowest component of the suspension system, and can be a first component to engage a road surface. A tag axle suspension system can include an air spring and a travel limit device that limits compression of the air spring in a lifted configuration of a hanger bracket. A tag axle suspension system can include an axle, a suspension arm pivotably connected between a hanger bracket and the axle, and a travel limit device that limits displacement of the suspension arm in a lifted configuration of the hanger bracket. The travel limit device can limit displacement of the axle toward an air spring support in the lifted configuration of the hanger bracket. 1. A tag axle suspension system , comprising:at least one tire; andat least one hanger bracket pivotable relative to a vehicle frame to deployed and lifted configurations,wherein, in the lifted configuration, the tire comprises a first component of the suspension system engageable with a road surface.2. The tag axle suspension system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one air spring which, in the deployed configuration, suspends an air spring support pivotably attached to the vehicle frame above an axle of the suspension system; andat least one travel limit device which, in the lifted configuration, limits displacement of the axle toward the air spring support.3. The tag axle suspension system of claim 2 , wherein the travel limit device comprises a first structure attached to the axle claim 2 , and a second structure that attaches to the vehicle frame.4. The tag axle suspension system of claim 3 , wherein the first structure pivots toward the second structure in response to displacement of the hanger bracket from the deployed configuration to the lifted configuration.5. The tag axle suspension system of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 52
15-02-2018 дата публикации

TRANSPORT TRAILER LOAD BALANCING SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180043741A1
Автор: Behrens Randall Dean
Принадлежит: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.

A multi-axle transport trailer having a plurality of axles includes a suspension comprising air bags associated with each axle, the air bags in communication with an air source, wherein air bags associated with different axles are capable of having different air pressures therein. The trailer further optionally includes a steering system associated with at least one axle, the axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle, the steering system comprising cylinders configured to articulate the wheels, and a sensing device configured to monitor movement of the tie rod and facilitate actuating the cylinders to turn the wheels. 1. A method of operating a multi-axle transport trailer in reverse , the trailer comprising suspension air bags in communication with an air source and associated with each axle , and a steering system associated with an axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle and a control valve configured to operate cylinders to articulate the wheels , the method comprising:transmitting a signal to the control valve when the trailer is moved in reverse;reducing air pressure within air bags associated with axles having wheels to be articulated; andactuating the cylinders to articulate the wheels in a direction determined by a sensing cylinder coupled to the tie rod.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring pressure within accumulators in fluid communication with each end of the sensing cylinder.3. A steering system associated with at least one axle of a multi-axle transport trailer claim 1 , the axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle claim 1 , the steering system comprising:steering cylinders configured to articulate the wheels;a sensing cylinder coupled to the tie rod and configured to monitor movement of the tie rod;a first accumulator in fluid communication with a first end of the sensing cylinder, and a second accumulator in fluid communication ...

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Номер записи: 53
18-02-2021 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER

Номер: US20210048084A1
Автор: Murakami Yosuke
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

A hydraulic shock absorber includes a piston, a damper tube, a suspension spring, a plunger, a jack chamber, a pump case, a pump piston, a screw shaft, and a drive unit. Both end surfaces of the pump piston in a reciprocating direction are a first end surface demarcating the pump chamber, and a second end surface demarcating the gas chamber, the second end surface having a screw hole into which the screw shaft is screwed. The pump piston includes a space portion between a bottom plate defining the first end surface and the screw hole. The screw shaft has a through-hole connecting the gas chamber with the space portion. 1. A hydraulic shock absorber , comprising:a piston supported by a piston rod;a damper tube housing the piston therein such that the piston is capable of being reciprocated;a suspension spring biasing the damper tube and the piston rod in opposite directions;a plunger capable of adjusting the suspension spring in expansion and contraction directions by being advanced and retracted in the expansion and contraction directions of the suspension spring;a jack chamber holding the plunger such that the plunger is capable of being advanced and retracted, the jack chamber being filled with oil capable of pushing the plunger in an advancing direction;a pump case disposed to allow the oil to flow between the pump case and the jack chamber;a pump piston partitioning an inside of the pump case into a pump chamber communicating with the jack chamber and a gas chamber filled with a pressurized gas, the pump piston being reciprocably housed in the pump case;a screw shaft disposed in the gas chamber and screwed into the pump piston; anda drive unit rotating the screw shaft,wherein both end surfaces of the pump piston in a reciprocating direction are a first end surface demarcating the pump chamber, and a second end surface demarcating the gas chamber, the second end surface having a screw hole into which the screw shaft is screwed,the pump piston includes a space ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Active Control System for Vehicle Suspensions

Номер: US20220063364A1
Автор: Tao Yongming
Принадлежит:

An active control system for vehicle suspensions includes a detection module which detects a vehicle running state and a front road condition by means of an advanced mode or a standard mode; a calculation module which comprehensively calculates, in combination with running data and dimensions of a vehicle and the front road condition data collected by the detection module and according to passenger comfort requirements, target data of adjustment; and an implementation module which adjusts a height of each suspension of the vehicle according to the target data obtained by the calculation module.

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Номер записи: 55
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES WITH PITCH CONTROL

Номер: US20190047345A1
Автор: Dockter Nathan D.
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Self-propelled vehicles that adjust the pitch of the vehicle during use are disclosed. The vehicle may include a suspension system position sensor and a control unit that adjusts a suspension element based at least in part on a signal from the suspension system position sensor. In some embodiments, the self-propelled vehicle may include an inclinometer for measuring the pitch of the terrain. 1. A self-propelled vehicle comprising:a chassis;first and second rear wheels connected to the chassis;first and second front wheels connected to the chassis;an inclinometer for sensing a ground pitch;a suspension system comprising a suspension element that enables one of the first and second rear wheels and first and second front wheels to move relative to the chassis;a suspension system position sensor, the sensor producing a signal based on the position of the suspension system relative to the chassis; anda control unit that receives signals from the suspension system position sensor, the control unit adjusting the suspension element based at least in part on the signal from the suspension system position sensor.2. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the self-propelled vehicle comprises a controller configured to adjust the vehicle based on a signal from the inclinometer after the suspension element has been adjusted.3. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the suspension element is a hydraulic cylinder.4. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the self-propelled vehicle is a self-propelled baler.5. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the self-propelled baler comprises a controller that presents a suggested bale position based at least in part on a signal from the inclinometer.6. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the first and second front wheels are caster wheels and the first and second rear wheels are drive wheels.7. The self-propelled vehicle as set forth in wherein the suspension element is a ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-02-2019 дата публикации

TRAILER PITCH CORRECTION WITH AIR SUSPENSION

Номер: US20190047346A1
Автор: Carpenter Kyle P.
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

An air suspension system used for controlling trailer pitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer, where the air suspension system includes a plurality of corner assemblies, and a plurality of wheel locations, where each of the corner assemblies is located in proximity to a corresponding one of the wheel locations. The corner assemblies and the wheel locations are part of a vehicle, and a trailer is connected to the vehicle using a trailer hitch such that there is a pitch angle, which is the relative angle between the trailer and the vehicle. One or more of the corner assemblies are used to adjust the position of the vehicle such that the pitch angle is changed, and the vehicle is positioned as desired relative to the trailer. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a plurality of corner assemblies;', 'a plurality of wheel locations, each of the plurality of corner assemblies located in proximity to a corresponding one of the plurality of wheel locations;', 'a vehicle, the plurality of corner assemblies and the plurality of wheel locations being part of the vehicle;', 'a trailer connected to the vehicle;', 'a pitch angle being a relative angle between the trailer and the vehicle;', 'wherein one or more of the plurality of corner assemblies is used to adjust a position of the vehicle such that the pitch angle is changed, and the vehicle is positioned as desired relative to the trailer., 'an air suspension system, including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first X-Y plane delineating the orientation of the vehicle;a second X-Y plane delineating the orientation of the trailer;wherein one or more of the plurality of corner assemblies is used to adjust the position of the vehicle such that the angle of the first X-Y plane relative to the second X-Y plane is as close to 180° as possible.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the plurality of corner assemblies further comprising:at least one front corner assembly;at least one rear corner assembly;wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Vibration Damper, Method For Operating A Vibration Damper, Control Device And Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20190047350A1
Автор: BAALMANN Helmut, FÖRSTER Andreas, HEYN Steffen, SIMON Eberhard, THOMAE Achim
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A vibration damper with a damping force adjusting device and a height adjusting device for changing the axial position of a piston of the vibration damper, characterized in that the damping force adjusting device is adjusted depending on at least one operating parameter of the height adjusting device, and when there is a change in the at least one operating parameter there is also a change in at least one operating parameter of the damping force adjusting device. A method of operating a vibration damper with a controller and a motor vehicle including such vibration damper and controller is also disclosed. 116-. (canceled)17. A vibration damper comprising:a damping force adjusting device and a height adjusting device for changing the axial position of a piston of the vibration damper, the damping force adjusting device and the height adjusting device constructed to be operated by at last one operating parameter;the damping force adjusting device constructed to be adjusted depending on the at least one operating parameter of the height adjusting device, and wherein, when there is a change in the at least one operating parameter of the height adjusted device, there is also a change in the at least one operating parameter of the damping force adjusting device.18. The vibration damper according to claim 17 , wherein the damping force adjusting device comprises at least one valve with a variable flow resistance.19. The vibration damper according to claim 17 , additionally comprising a working cylinder claim 17 , and wherein the height adjusting device comprises a hydraulic pump which is hydraulically connected to the working cylinder of the vibration damper.20. The vibration damper according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one operating parameter of the height adjusting device is a pressure generated by the height adjusting device.21. The vibration damper according to claim 20 , wherein the at least one operating parameter of the damping force adjusting device is an ...

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Номер записи: 58
25-02-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20210053410A1
Автор: PARK Jun Sung
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An apparatus for adjusting a height of a vehicle including a vehicle height adjustment unit configured to adjust a height of the vehicle; a hydraulic pressure supply unit configured to supply a hydraulic pressure supplied to a caliper from a braking device for braking of the vehicle to the vehicle height adjustment unit; and a control unit configured to control a hydraulic pressure supplied to the vehicle height adjustment unit from the braking device, by controlling the hydraulic pressure supply unit depending on whether a predetermined vehicle height adjustment condition is satisfied. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a height of a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle height adjustment unit configured to adjust a height of the vehicle;a hydraulic pressure supply unit configured to supply a hydraulic pressure supplied to a caliper from a braking device for braking of the vehicle, to the vehicle height adjustment unit; anda control unit configured to control a hydraulic pressure supplied to the vehicle height adjustment unit from the braking device, by controlling the hydraulic pressure supply unit depending on whether a predetermined vehicle height adjustment condition is satisfied.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a vehicle height detection unit configured to detect a vehicle height,wherein the control unit controls the hydraulic pressure supply unit depending on a comparison result by comparing the vehicle height detected by the vehicle height detection unit with a predetermined target vehicle height.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic pressure supply unit comprises:a hydraulic pressure supply valve installed in the braking device, and configured to regulate a hydraulic pressure supplied from the braking device; anda hydraulic pressure line having one end connected to the hydraulic pressure supply valve and the other end connected to the vehicle height adjustment unit, and configured to supply a hydraulic pressure from the ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-03-2022 дата публикации

HARVESTING MACHINE FOR HARVESTING FRUITS FROM THE GROUND AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF THE SAME

Номер: US20220071095A1
Автор: MONCHIERO Massimo, Rinero Giancarlo
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A harvesting machine for harvesting fruit from the ground has a cart having a frame, which is movable in a moving direction and carries, connected to it in an integral manner, a fruit harvesting device having a harvesting member and wheels rolling on the ground and designed for the height positioning the harvesting member; the cart having a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels; at least the front wheels being coupled to the frame by means of respective height-adjustable suspensions, each having a respective actuator; an electric-hydraulic command and control assembly being provided in order to adjust the height of the frame relative to the front wheels depending on the pressure of a chamber of at least one of the actuators and in order to rotate the frame around an instantaneous rotation axis, which is transverse to the moving direction, so as to adjust the load acting upon the positioning wheels and upon the front wheels. 1. A harvesting machine for harvesting fruits from the ground , the machine comprising a cart comprising a first frame; a front axle comprising at least one front-wheel; a front suspension for coupling the front-wheel to the frame and comprising a front actuator; and a rear axle comprising at least one rear-wheel coupled to the first frame; the machine furthermore comprising a fruit harvesting device , in turn , comprising a second frame , a movable member for picking up the fruits from the ground and coupled to said second frame , and at least one reference member configured to keep said picking member at a predefined height from the ground;the harvesting machine being characterised in that said first and second frames are firmly connected to one another to move in unison, and in that said front suspension is a suspension adjustable in height and said front actuator is configured to move said first frame from and towards said front-wheel and in that it comprises a command and control unit for said front actuator; the command and control ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Bump Steer Calculator

Номер: US20220072923A1
Автор: Justin Zmyewski
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle suspension bump steer measurement apparatus and method of measuring bump steer in a vehicle suspension for productive management of toe change throughout compression and rebound of a vehicle suspension.

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Номер записи: 61
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE CHASSIS HEIGHT OF A MACHINE

Номер: US20160059662A1
Автор: Slawson James
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A vehicle includes a chassis, a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the chassis above a ground surface, a motor for driving at least one of the ground engaging elements to thereby propel the machine along the ground surface, and a chassis height adjustment system for selectively raising and lowering the chassis relative to the ground surface. A track width adjustment system is configured to shift the position of at least one of the ground engaging elements laterally relative to the chassis and a controller is configured to automatically actuate the track width adjustment system when the chassis height adjustment system is actuated to preserve a constant track width as the chassis moves up and down relative to the ground surface. 1. A vehicle comprising:a chassis;a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the chassis above a ground surface;a motor for driving at least one of the ground engaging elements to thereby propel the machine along the ground surface;a chassis height adjustment system for selectively raising and lowering the chassis relative to the ground surface;a track width adjustment system for shifting the position of at least one of the ground engaging elements laterally relative to the chassis; anda controller configured to automatically actuate the track width adjustment system when the chassis height adjustment system is actuated to preserve a constant track width as the chassis moves up and down relative to the ground surface.2. The vehicle as set forth in claim 1 , the track width adjustment system including a telescoping axle coupled with each of the ground engaging elements and an actuator associated with each of the telescoping axles for moving each axle between a retracted position and an extended position.3. The vehicle as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of support assemblies claim 1 , each of the support assemblies supporting the chassis on one of the ground engaging elements and defining a line of ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-02-2019 дата публикации

AXLE/SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH DOWN STOP

Номер: US20190054787A1
Автор: Andreasen Jacob D., Fulton R. Scott, Hester Donald R., Naples Benedetto A., Ramsey John E.
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An axle/suspension assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle supported by a frame and a hanger includes a beam, an axle, and a bumper. The axle is supported by a first portion of the beam for pivotal movement of the beam relative to the hanger at a pivot joint. The first portion of the beam is located on a first side of the pivot joint. The bumper is fixed to at least one of the frame, the hanger, and a second portion of the beam. The second portion of the beam is located on an opposite second side of the pivot joint. The bumper includes a portion for contacting structure of at least another of the frame, the hanger, and the beam to limit pivotal movement of the axle in one direction. 1. An axle/suspension assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle , the axle/suspension assembly supported by a frame and a hanger of the heavy-duty vehicle , the axle/suspension assembly comprising:a beam;an axle supported by a first portion of the beam for pivotal movement relative to the hanger at a pivot joint, the first portion of the beam being located on a first side of the pivot joint; anda bumper fixed to at least one of the frame, the hanger, and a second portion of the beam located on an opposite second side of the pivot joint, the bumper having a portion for contacting structure of at least another of the frame, the hanger, and the beam to limit relative pivotal movement of the beam and the axle in one direction.2. The axle/suspension assembly of further including the beam being a trailing arm beam.3. The axle/suspension assembly of further including an engagement portion having a surface for contacting the bumper to limit pivotal movement of the beam and the axle in the one direction claim 1 , the engagement portion being fixed to or integral with at least one of the frame and hanger.4. The axle/suspension assembly of further including the engagement portion being disposed above the beam in order to protect the engagement member portion from road debris.5. The axle/suspension assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-03-2021 дата публикации

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210061040A1
Автор: Coombs Joshua, Meyers Gary
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Disclosed is a low cost air suspension adjustment system that employs a visible height indicator. The combination of an externally-viewable suspension height “green zone” or desired height indicator and automatic pressure control enables a low-cost simple height adjustment system. The height adjustment system of the present invention includes a PCU which can be a module that houses an ECU (electronic control unit with a microprocessor), at least one solenoid valve , a pressure sensor and a remote control device to instruct the ECU. 1. An air suspension control system comprising:an electronic control unit with a microprocessor;at least one air pressure sensor operatively connected to said electronic control unit;said at least one air pressure sensor being adapted to read air spring pressure of an air suspension;at least one solenoid valve operatively connected to said electronic control unit, said at least one solenoid valve being adapted to exhaust air from an air suspension;a visible height indicator adapted to visually display an air suspension height, said visible height indicator indicating an optimal range;an air supply adapted to be operatively coupled to said electronic control unit, said air supply adapted to supply air to the air suspension;a controller operated by an operator and operatively coupled to said electronic control unit, said controller instructing said electronic control unit to supply air from the air supply to raise the air suspension or operate said solenoid valve to exhaust air to lower the air suspension to a desired height range within said height indicator optimal range; said electronic control unit storing said desired pressure range, said electronic control unit being adapted to maintain the air suspension within said desired range.2. The air suspension control system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one solenoid valve is a normally closed 2-way valve.3. The air suspension control system of claim 1 , wherein said controller is a ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-03-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20210061043A1
Автор: YUN Jeong Joo
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A vehicle height adjustment system includes: an input housing part having a space in which working fluid is stored; an input piston part positioned in the input housing part, the input piston part configured to move along a lengthwise direction of the input housing part; a lead screw inserted into the input piston part, the lead screw configured to move in response to receiving external power; and a connection part fastening the input piston part with the lead screw. 1. A vehicle height adjustment system , comprising:an input housing part having a space in which working fluid is stored;an input piston part positioned in the input housing part, the input piston part configured to move along a lengthwise direction of the input housing part;a lead screw inserted into the input piston part, the lead screw configured to move in response to receiving external power; anda connection part fastening the input piston part with the lead screw.2. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the connection part comprises:a first locking member passing through and connecting the input piston part and the lead screw in a horizontal direction.3. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the connection part comprises:a second locking member passing through the input piston part and locked onto the lead screw.4. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 3 , wherein the second locking member comprises a plurality of second locking member parts disposed around the lead screw.5. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the connection part comprises:a third locking member passing through and connecting the input piston part and the lead screw in a vertical direction.6. The vehicle height adjustment system according to is free of a hydraulic seal member interposed between the input piston part and the lead screw.7. A vehicle height adjustment system claim 1 , comprising:an output unit connected to a ...

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Номер записи: 65
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Device for adjusting height of vehicle

Номер: US20210061044A1
Автор: Kyung Ryul PARK
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd

A vehicle height adjustment system includes: a cylinder housing part having an inner space configured to receive working fluid; a piston part positioned in the cylinder housing part, the piston part configured to move linearly, in response to a working fluid, in a moving direction along the cylinder housing part; and a rotation suppressing bracket coupled to the cylinder housing part and connected to a side surface of the piston part, the rotation suppressing bracket configured to suppress rotational movement with respect to the moving direction of the piston part.

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Номер записи: 66
04-03-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20210061045A1
Автор: SON Hee Hoon
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A vehicle height adjustment system includes: a cylinder housing part having an inner space configured to receive working fluid; a piston part positioned in the cylinder housing part, the piston part configured to move linearly in response to the working fluid transferred to the cylinder housing; a damper rod part positioned in the piston part; a protrusion part protruding outward from the damper rod part; and a guide part formed in the piston part facing the protrusion part, wherein the protrusion part is inserted into the guide part. 1. A vehicle height adjustment system , comprising:a cylinder housing part having an inner space configured to receive working fluid;a piston part positioned in the cylinder housing part, the piston part configured to move linearly in response to the working fluid transferred to the cylinder housing part;a damper rod part positioned in the piston part;a protrusion part protruding outward from the damper rod part; anda guide part formed in the piston part facing the protrusion part,wherein the protrusion part is inserted into the guide part.2. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the cylinder housing part comprises:a first body part surrounding the piston part, and having a working space configured to guide upward and downward movement of the piston part; anda second body part extending from the first body part while forming a step portion with the first body part, the second body part having a shape corresponding to a side surface of the piston part.3. The vehicle height adjustment system according to claim 2 , wherein the piston part comprises:a piston body positioned in the cylinder housing part, the piston body configured to linearly move in a moving direction along the cylinder housing part; anda side engagement part protruding outward from the piston body, the side engagement part facing the step portion formed at an end of the first body part.4. The vehicle height adjustment system according to ...

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Номер записи: 67
20-02-2020 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION MOUNT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200055360A1
Автор: Berlingieri Anthony, Diego Guedea Ramon Heberto, Johnson Aaron N., Ruiz Juarez Jose Guadalupe, Wong Juan Jose, Zeimet James N.
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An adjustable suspension mount assembly includes a bracket coupled to a suspension mounting component and coupled to a frame component of the vehicle. The assembly also includes a vertical adjustment assembly operatively coupled to the bracket. The assembly further includes an electric motor operatively coupled to the vertical adjustment assembly to adjust the vertical position of the bracket. 1. An adjustable suspension mount assembly comprising:a bracket coupled to a suspension mounting component and coupled to a frame component of the vehicle;a vertical adjustment assembly operatively coupled to the bracket; andan electric motor operatively coupled to the vertical adjustment assembly to adjust the vertical position of the bracket.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vertical adjustment assembly comprises a lead screw and a nut claim 1 , the lead screw rotatably driven by the electric motor claim 1 , nut threaded to the lead screw and in operative contact with the bracket to translate the rotatable motion of the lead screw to linear movement of the bracket.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the lead screw extends through an aperture of the bracket.4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the lead screw is oriented vertically.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the electric motor is oriented vertically.6. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the lead screw is contained within a boot.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the suspension mounting component is operatively coupled to a leaf spring suspension assembly.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the suspension mounting component is operatively coupled to a coil spring suspension assembly.9. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a monitoring system in operative communication with a processing device and controller for determining at least one vehicle characteristic claim 1 , the processing device and controller in operative communication with the electric motor to command vertical adjustment of ...

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Номер записи: 68
20-02-2020 дата публикации

GEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20200055361A1
Автор: Krehmer Hartmut
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A gearing arrangement for an actuator device for height adjustment of a vehicle body is provided, having a drive wheel and an output wheel, which are rotatably connected to each other by a tooth system formed on each. A blocking element is arranged on the output wheel to block a rotational movement, and a guide track having a blocking stop integrated therein and at least one deflection position; the guide track is connected to a pin section, which is movable to a limited degree and which is provided in order to be guided along the guide track upon rotation of the output wheel and to block a rotational movement of the output wheel upon penetrating into the blocking stop. By using the at least one deflection position, the rotative position of the blocking element can be detected during guiding of the pin section by the at least one deflection position. 1. A gearing arrangement for an actuator device for height adjustment of a vehicle body , the gearing arrangement comprising:an input wheel;an output wheel rotatably connected to the input wheel by a tooth system formed thereon and a corresponding tooth system formed on the input wheel;a blocking element configured to block a rotational movement arranged on the output wheel;at least one guide track on the blocking element, the at least one guide track having at least one blocking stop integrated therein and at least one deflection location;a pin section that is connected to the at least one guide track, the pin section is movable and is configured to be guided along the at least one guide track upon rotation of the output wheel and to block a rotational movement of the output wheel upon penetrating into the at least one blocking stop; anda rotative position of the blocking element is detectable by the at least one deflection location during the guidance of the pin section by the at least one deflection location.2. The gearing arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a lever arm claim 1 , the pin section is ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle height control system

Номер: US20190061458A1
Автор: Hideki Ohashi, Hirokazu SHIOZAKI, Jun Tokumitsu, Ken Ogue, Ryo Kanda, Shogo Tanaka, Tomoyuki Nakamura
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle height control system includes a fluid feeder and a vehicle height control unit. The vehicle height control unit includes a communication control unit. In a first communication state, a high-pressure source and a common passage are made to communicate with each other via the first passage and the second passage. In a second communication state, the first passage is shut off and the high-pressure source and the common passage are made to communicate with each other via the second passage. The communication control unit selects one from among the plurality of communication states based on at least one of a content of a start condition, a target vehicle height of a height increasing control and a number of wheels to be controlled in the height increasing control, when the start condition of the height increasing control is satisfied.

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Номер записи: 70
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Driver Assistance Apparatus For Vehicle And Vehicle Having The Same

Номер: US20170066449A1
Автор: Hansung Lee, Jeihun LEE, Soohwan Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assistance apparatus includes an object detection sensor configured to acquire data in a driving direction of a vehicle or around the vehicle. The driver assistance apparatus also includes a processor that is configured to detect an object based on the acquired data and determine, based on the acquired data, a portion of the detected object that is expected to be impacted by the vehicle. The processor is also configured to provide, based on the determined portion of the detected object that is expected to be impacted by the vehicle, a height control signal that controls a suspension of the vehicle to adjust a height of at least a portion of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 71
15-03-2018 дата публикации

GUIDED MULTI-BAR LINKAGE ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180072125A1
Автор: Fofonoff Timothy A., HUNTER Ian W.
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An electric drive system including: a rotary motor system including a hub assembly, a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly, and a third rotating assembly, wherein the hub assembly defines a rotational axis about which the first rotating assembly, the second rotating assembly, and the third rotating assembly are coaxially aligned and are capable of independent rotational movement independent of each other; a mechanical guide system supporting the hub assembly and constraining movement of the hub assembly so that the rotational axis of the hub assembly moves along a defined path that is in a transverse direction relative to the rotational axis; and a multi-bar linkage mechanism connecting to each of the first and third rotating assemblies and connecting the hub assembly to the mechanical guide system, wherein the multi-bar linkage mechanism causes the rotational axis of the hub assembly to translate along the defined path in response to relative rotation of the first rotating assembly and third rotating assembly with respect to each other. 1. An electric drive system comprising:a rotary motor system comprising a hub assembly, a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly, and a third rotating assembly, wherein the hub assembly defines a rotational axis and wherein each of the first rotating assembly, the second rotating assembly, and the third rotating assembly is coaxially aligned with the rotational axis and is capable of independent rotational movement about the rotational axis independent of each other;a mechanical guide system supporting the hub assembly and constraining movement of the hub assembly so that the rotational axis of the hub assembly moves along a defined path that is in a transverse direction relative to the rotational axis; anda multi-bar linkage mechanism connecting to each of the first and third rotating assemblies and connecting the hub assembly to the mechanical guide system, wherein the multi-bar linkage mechanism causes ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-03-2022 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBER

Номер: US20220088984A1
Автор: Murakami Yosuke
Принадлежит: Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

A shock absorber includes a cylinder, a spring, a receiving member, a sensor, and a coupling member. The sensor includes a coil portion, and a core portion. The coupling member is formed integrally with the core portion. A recessed portion is formed in one of the receiving member and the coupling member, a protruding portion facing the recessed portion is formed in the other one of the receiving member and the coupling member, and the receiving member and the coupling member are coupled to each other via the recessed portion and the protruding portion. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a cylinder provided with a piston which is movable along an axis inside the cylinder;a spring provided coaxially with the cylinder;a receiving member receiving the spring and provided to be movable in an axial direction of the cylinder;a sensor configured to detect a position of the receiving member; anda coupling member coupling the receiving member and the sensor, allowing rotation of the receiving member around the axis, and allowing a movement of the sensor along the axial direction, wherein:{'claim-text': ['a coil portion formed by winding a conductive wire, a movement of the coil portion being restricted, and', 'a core portion being movable along the axis together with the coupling member, at least a part of the core portion facing an inner side of the coil portion;'], '#text': 'the sensor includes'}the coupling member is formed integrally with the core portion; anda recessed portion is formed in one of the receiving member and the coupling member, a protruding portion facing the recessed portion is formed in the other one of the receiving member and the coupling member, and the receiving member and the coupling member are coupled to each other via the recessed portion and the protruding portion.2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein:the receiving member includes a first flange portion which is the protruding portion formed into an annular shape around the axis;the ...

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Номер записи: 73
24-03-2022 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTED ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN PUMP AND VALVE CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC PUMP BYPASS FLOW PATH

Номер: US20220088985A1
Автор: Anderson Zackary Martin, BAVETTA Ryan, Jackowski Zachary J.
Принадлежит: ClearMotion, Inc.

A regenerative shock absorber that include a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when the shock is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor, in turn, drives an electric generator that produced electric energy. The electric energy may be provided to a vehicle, among other things. The regenerative shock absorber may also provide ride performance that comparable to or exceeds that of conventional shock absorbers. 162-. (canceled)63. A shock absorber system of a vehicle , comprising:a housing that includes a compression volume and an extension volume;a piston disposed in the housing that in a first mode is configured to move through at least a portion of a compression stroke—and that in a second mode is configured to move through at least a portion of an extension stroke;a hydraulic device which is one of a hydraulic motor and a hydraulic pump, wherein the hydraulic device includes a first port and a second port, wherein the first port is in fluid communication with the compression volume and the second port is in fluid communication with the extension volume;a pressurized reservoir having a reservoir volume configured to receive fluid from at least one of the compression volume and the extension volume; anda first valve configured to close fluid communication to the extension volume in at least one mode of operation to prevent the piston from moving in an extension direction.64. The shock absorber system of claim 63 , further comprising hydraulic controls configured to selectively control fluid communication of the pressurized reservoir with the extension volume and the compression volume.65. The shock absorber system of claim 63 , further comprising a second valve claim 63 , wherein and the second valve is configured to close fluid communication to the compression volume in at least one mode of operation to prevent the piston ...

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Номер записи: 74
07-03-2019 дата публикации

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190070921A1
Автор: Meier Joerg, Stabenow Uwe, STUENKEL Christoph
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A compressed-air feed system for operating a pneumatic system includes a compressed-air supply, a compressed-air connection to the pneumatic system, a ventilation connection to surroundings, and a pneumatic main line between the compressed-air supply and the compressed-air connection. The pneumatic main line has an air dryer and a regeneration throttle. The compressed-air feed system further includes a ventilation line between the pneumatic main line and the ventilation connection. The ventilation line has a ventilation valve and a ventilation throttle. The compressed-air feed system further includes a bypass line between the compressed-air connection and the air dryer. The bypass line has a bypass valve formed as a 2/2 directional valve configured to permit an air flow conducted via the air dryer, and bypassing the regeneration throttle, for filling and ventilating the pneumatic system. 1. A compressed-air feed system for operating a pneumatic system , the compressed-air feed system comprising:a compressed-air supply;a compressed-air connection to the pneumatic system;a ventilation connection to surroundings;a pneumatic main line between the compressed-air supply and the compressed-air connection, the pneumatic main line having an air dryer and a regeneration throttle;a ventilation line between the pneumatic main line and the ventilation connection, the ventilation line having a ventilation valve and a ventilation throttle;a bypass line between the compressed-air connection and the air dryer, the bypass line having a bypass valve formed as a 2/2 directional valve configured to permits an air flow conducted via the air dryer, and bypassing the regeneration throttle, for filling and ventilating the pneumatic system.2. The compressed-air feed system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bypass line is connected via a first and a second connection point to the pneumatic main line claim 1 , wherein the first connection point is arranged between the air dryer and the ...

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Номер записи: 75
16-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CLEARANCE OF APPROACHING OVERHEAD STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170072764A1
Автор: King Anthony Gerald, Kleve Robert Bruce, Wolski Brian
Принадлежит:

A vehicle system may include a controller configured to receive a height selection indicating a vehicle height from a plurality of vehicle height options, detect, via a first sensor, a low clearance structure and determine a clearance height, compare the vehicle height with the clearance height; and generate an alert in response to the vehicle height being greater than the clearance height. 1. A vehicle system comprising: receive a height selection indicating a vehicle height from a plurality of vehicle height options;', 'detect, via a first sensor, a low clearance structure and determine a clearance height;', 'compare the vehicle height with the clearance height; and', 'generate an alert in response to the vehicle height being greater than the clearance height., 'a controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle height options include various predefined vehicle heights.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to populate a database in response to detecting low clearance structures.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to associate the vehicle height options with points of interest maintained in a geographical information database to generate points of collision.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to evaluate other low clearance structures within a predefined radius of a vehicle location to determine if any of the other low clearance structures have a clearance height lower than the vehicle height.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to output a suggested course of action in response to approaching one of the other low clearance structures having a clearance height lower than the vehicle height.7. A method for a vehicle system comprising:receiving a height selection indication a vehicle height from a plurality of vehicle height options;detecting, via a first sensor, a low clearance structure and determine a clearance height;comparing the ...

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Номер записи: 76
05-03-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION

Номер: US20200070612A1
Автор: CHOI Won Hyok, Lee Sang Hoon
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A vehicle height adjustment apparatus for a suspension according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a piston rod having a thread on an outer circumferential surface thereof; a shock absorber in which the piston rod is installed to be movable up and down; a top mount connecting the piston rod to a vehicle body; a first spring having one side connected to the top mount and a remaining side connected to the shock absorber; a second spring having one side connected to the shock absorber; and a driving module connected to a remaining side of the second spring and installed to be movable on the piston rod by being fastened to the thread of the piston rod. 1. A vehicle height adjustment apparatus for a suspension , comprising:a piston rod having a thread on an outer circumferential surface thereof;a shock absorber in which the piston rod is installed to be movable up and down;a top mount connecting the piston rod to a vehicle body;a first spring having one side connected to the top mount and a remaining side connected to the shock absorber;a second spring having one side connected to the shock absorber; anda driving module connected to a remaining side of the second spring and installed to be movable on the piston rod by being fastened to the thread of the piston rod.2. The vehicle height adjustment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driving module is configured to adjust a vehicle height by compressing or tensioning the second spring to change load applied to the first spring claim 1 , which allows the first spring to be compressed or tensioned.3. The vehicle height adjustment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driving module comprises a screw nut fastened to the thread of the piston rod 1 , a motor configured to rotate the screw nut 1 , a case having in which the motor is installed 1 , and a guide protruding from an inner surface of the case towards the piston rod 1 , anda guide groove is provided in the piston rod in a longitudinal direction ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-03-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20160082801A1
Автор: Lee Steven David
Принадлежит:

The present invention is a system for adjusting the height of vehicles. The vehicle is supported by a hollow cylinder and a piston having an undersized piston skirt is mounted on the suspension system's coil spring, and sealingly slidable within the cylinder bore. When a fluid is introduced into the expandable pressure space between the piston and the cylinder top, the piston and cylinder are forced apart, raising the vehicle. The undersized piston skirt can extend beyond the end of the cylinder, allowing the piston a greater travel length within the cylinder bore. The invention may be operated manually by a vehicle driver through push buttons, which can be the vehicle's existing cruise control buttons. Alternatively, the system can be automated using a control unit to automatically adjust ground clearance to avoid collision with obstacles in the vehicle's path. In another embodiment, the lift system, or any lift system, is prevented from activating, and deactivates (if previously activated) if the vehicle is travelling at excessive speed. 1. A vehicle having a ground clearance and having a suspension system that can controllably lift and lower the vehicle to achieve a desired ground clearance , wherein the improvement comprises:a control unit for controlling the suspension system, operably connected to the suspension system;a ground clearance sensor for sensing the ground clearance in the vehicle's path, operably connected to the control unit;wherein the control unit automatically lifts the vehicle when the ground clearance sensor senses the ground clearance in the vehicle's path to be less than the desired ground clearance; andwherein the control unit automatically lowers the vehicle when the ground clearance sensor senses the ground clearance in the vehicle's path to be greater than the desired ground clearance.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a vehicle speed sensor to sense excessive speed of the vehicle claim 1 , operably connected to the control ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle and a height adjustment system for the vehicle

Номер: US20160082802A1
Автор: Robert G. Izak
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A vehicle and a height adjustment system for the vehicle are disclosed. A valve includes a member movable between a first position operating first and second piston mechanisms to raise an end of the vehicle to a first height, a second position operating the first and second piston mechanisms to lower the end of the vehicle to a second height and a third position maintaining the end of the vehicle at one of the first height and the second height. A first fluid line extends between the first piston mechanism and the valve to fluidly connect the first piston mechanism and the valve. Additionally, a second fluid line extends between the second piston mechanism and the valve to fluidly connect the second piston mechanism and the valve. The first fluid line and the second fluid line are fluidly connected to the valve independently of each other.

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Номер записи: 79
23-03-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE RIDE-HEIGHT DETERMINATION FOR CONTROL OF VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS

Номер: US20170080770A1
Автор: Auden Joshua R., Dominguez David, Fahland Jason D., HEIL Edward T., IRWIN Kevin, Morgan Chris, Opiteck Steven A.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A system is configured to control aerodynamics of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a vehicle body having a front end facing an ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion relative to a road surface. The system includes an adjustable aerodynamic-aid element mounted to the vehicle body. The system also includes a mechanism configured to vary a position of the adjustable aerodynamic-aid element relative to the vehicle body and thereby control movement of the airflow. The system additionally includes a sensor configured to detect a height of the vehicle body relative to a predetermined reference frame and a controller configured to receive a signal from the sensor indicative of the detected vehicle body height. The controller is also configured to determine a ride-height of the vehicle using the detected vehicle body height and to regulate the mechanism in response to the determined ride-height to control aerodynamics of the vehicle. 1. A system for controlling aerodynamics of a vehicle , wherein the vehicle includes a vehicle body arranged along a longitudinal axis and having a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion relative to a road surface , the system comprising:an adjustable aerodynamic-aid element mounted to the vehicle body;a mechanism configured to vary a position of the adjustable aerodynamic-aid element relative to the vehicle body to thereby control a movement of the ambient airflow relative the vehicle body;a sensor arranged on the vehicle and configured to detect a height of the vehicle body relative to a predetermined reference point; and receive a signal from the sensor indicative of the detected height of the vehicle body relative to the predetermined reference point;', 'determine a ride-height of the vehicle using the detected height of the vehicle body relative to the predetermined reference point; and', 'regulate the mechanism in response to the ride-height of the vehicle to control the ...

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Номер записи: 80
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Top mount with integrated jounce damper

Номер: US20220097470A1
Автор: Andrew S. Rogers, Daniel J. Parrino, Scott B. Janson
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A vehicle suspension system includes a damper top mount including a top mount body defining an interior cavity, a damper coupled to the top mount and including a damping member and a damper rod coupled to the damping member, and a jounce shock assembly including a jounce shock body coupled with the damper top mount and encircling the top mount body. The jounce shock body includes an exterior wall and a dividing wall generally parallel to and interior of the exterior wall, a first chamber defined by the top mount body and the dividing wall, a second chamber fluidly coupled with and parallel to the first chamber and defined by the dividing wall and the exterior wall, a floating piston movably disposed within the second chamber, and a piston configured to translate within the first chamber between an extended position and a compressed position.

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Номер записи: 81
31-03-2022 дата публикации

ACTIVE SAFETY SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220097682A1
Автор: Anderson Zackary Martin, Ekchian Jack A., Giovanardi Marco, Tucker Clive
Принадлежит: ClearMotion, Inc.

In some embodiments, a rapid-response active suspension system controls suspension force and position for improving vehicle safety and drivability. The system may interface with various sensors that detect safety critical vehicle states and adjust the suspension of each wheel to improve safety. Pre-crash and collision sensors may notify the active suspension controller of a collision and the stance may be adjusted to improve occupant safety during an impact while maintaining active control of the wheels. Wheel forces may also be controlled to improve the effectiveness of vehicle safety systems such as ABS and ESP in order to improve traction. Also, bi-directional information may be communicated between the active suspension system and other vehicle safety systems such that each system may respond to information provided to the other. 131-. (canceled)32. A method of operating an active suspension system of a vehicle , the method comprising:determining the existence of a vehicle state wherein at least one wheel of the vehicle requires additional normal force; andapplying, with at least two diagonally opposed actuators of the active suspension system, an increased actuator force on at least two diagonally opposed wheels to create a twist force on a chassis of the vehicle, wherein one of the two diagonally opposed wheels is the wheel of the vehicle that requires additional frictional force.33. The method of claim 32 , wherein determining the existence of a vehicle state wherein at least one wheel of the vehicle requires additional normal force comprises determining that the at least one wheel of the vehicle is slipping.34. The method of claim 32 , wherein determining the existence of a vehicle state wherein at least one wheel of the vehicle requires additional normal force comprises determining that the vehicle is turning.35. The method of claim 32 , further comprising claim 32 , after applying the increased additional force to the at least one wheel of the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 82
12-03-2020 дата публикации

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200079169A1
Автор: Yoshida Yuki
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a suspension system capable of adjusting a vehicle height in a short time. The suspension system includes a front wheel-side suspension and a rear wheel-side suspension each provided between a vehicle body and an axle and configured to adjust a vehicle height according to supply and discharge of hydraulic fluid, a pressurization device configured to pressurize the hydraulic fluid, and a first tank and a second tank configured to store therein the hydraulic fluid pressurized by the pressurization device. When the suspension system lowers the vehicle height by each of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension, any one of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension discharges the hydraulic fluid to the first tank, and the other of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension discharges the hydraulic fluid into the second tank by the pressurization device. 1. A suspension system comprising:a front wheel-side suspension and a rear wheel-side suspension each provided between a vehicle body and an axle and configured to adjust a vehicle height according to supply and discharge of hydraulic fluid;a pressurization device configured to pressurize the hydraulic fluid; anda first tank and a second tank configured to store therein the hydraulic fluid pressurized by this pressurization device,wherein, when the vehicle height is lowered by each of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension, any one of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension discharges the hydraulic fluid to the first tank, and the other of the front wheel-side suspension and the rear wheel-side suspension discharges the hydraulic fluid into the second tank by the pressurization device.2. The suspension system according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension system is configured to supply the hydraulic fluid in the first tank to the second tank with use of the ...

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Номер записи: 83
12-03-2020 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC DROP FRAME TRAILER

Номер: US20200079266A1
Автор: Hoehner Cade
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A hydraulic drop frame trailer for a tow vehicle, the hydraulic drop frame trailer including a trailer frame having two sides and a hitch, a pair of wheels, a first and second frame bracket, a trailer bed mounted over the trailer frame, a first and second pivoting hydraulic cylinder, a plurality of hydraulic hoses, a first and second pivoting arm, an operating station connected to a power supply, a first and second axle-less wheel mount with independent suspension mechanism mounted to the first and second pivoting arm, and a plurality of safety locks, each securing an arm to the trailer frame for locking each rotating arm to the trailer bed during transport. 1. A hydraulic drop frame trailer , comprising:a. a trailer frame having a first side and a second side and a forward hitch for connecting to a tow vehicle;b. a pair of rotating wheels, each wheel for supporting one of the first or second side of the trailer frame;c. a trailer deck positioned over the trailer frame and having an integral angled ramp extending across a backside of the trailer frame;d. a hydraulic cylinder mounted on each side of the trailer frame, wherein a first end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotally mounted to the trailer frame and a second end is pivotally attached to an offset bracket;e. a pivoting arm mounted on each side of the trailer frame, each pivoting arm connecting between the offset bracket and a pivotal mount on the trailer frame, each pivot arm being configured to pivot in an arc motion upon actuation of the corresponding hydraulic cylinder, one of the pair of rotating wheels being rotationally mounted to an end of the pivoting arm near the offset bracket through a spindle or torsion axle assembly, the offset bracket being configured to connect the hydraulic cylinder to the pivoting arm at an off axis point from the pivoting arms to allow the hydraulic cylinder to pivot the pivoting arms in the arc motion;f. a plurality of safety locks, each safety lock securing a pivot arm to ...

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Номер записи: 84
21-03-2019 дата публикации

DRYER REGENERATION METHOD FOR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190084365A1
Автор: Kimura Satoshi, MIZUNO Taichi, Ohashi Masakazu, Oishi Masaaki, Uehara Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An air suspension system is provided with air spring devices, a pressure accumulation tank, a compressor device that supplies compressed air at least to the pressure accumulation tank, and that includes an electric motor, a pump device, and a dryer, and a control device that performs a vehicle height increase control, a vehicle height decrease control, an air suction control, and a regeneration air discharge control. The control device performs a heat accumulation control, by actuating the pump device with the communication between the compressor device and the air spring devices being blocked, supplying the compressed air discharged through the dryer to the pump device to be circulated, and accumulating heat of compression of the compressed air in the dryer, to regenerate the dryer. 1. A dryer regeneration method for an air suspension system , which comprises an air spring device provided with an air chamber and mounded on each wheel of a vehicle ,a pressure accumulation tank that supplies compressed air to the air spring device,a compressor device that supplies the compressed air at least to the pressure accumulation tank, and that includes an electric motor served as a power source, a pump device driven by the electric motor to produce the compressed air, and a dryer that dries the compressed air produced by the pump device, anda control device that performs a vehicle height increase control by communicating the pressure accumulation tank with the air spring device to supply the compressed air to the air chamber, a vehicle height decrease control by communicating the air spring device with the compressor device to discharge the air in the air chamber through the compressor device, an air suction control by communicating the compressor device with the pressure accumulation tank to supply outside air to the pressure accumulation tank, and a regeneration air discharge control by communicating the pressure accumulation tank with the compressor device to discharge the ...

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Номер записи: 85
21-03-2019 дата публикации

LEVELING VALVE

Номер: US20190084595A1
Автор: Endo Yusuke, Suzuki Tsutomu
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A leveling valve includes: a piston configured to axially move along with the rotation of a lever; a stem joined to one axial end portion of the piston; a supply/exhaust valve configured to allow for communication between an air spring and a compressor as the stem moves in one direction from a neutral position, and the supply/exhaust valve allowing for communication between the air spring and an exhaust passage as the stem moves in another direction from the neutral position; a guide rod axially joined to another axial end portion of the piston; and a guide hole provided in a first cap member, and the guide hole being configured to support the guide rod in such a manner that the guide rod is slidable. 1. A leveling valve for adjusting a height of an air spring by causing the air spring to selectively communicate with a compressed air source or an exhaust passage depending on a rotational direction of a lever , the air spring being provided between a truck and a vehicle body of a railroad vehicle , the lever rotating in accordance with a relative displacement of the vehicle body with respect to the truck , the leveling valve comprising:a piston housed inside a housing hole formed in a housing, the piston being configured to axially move along with the rotation of the lever;a stem joined to one axial end portion of the piston;a supply/exhaust valve configured to allow for communication between the air spring and the compressed air source as the stem moves in one direction from a neutral position, the supply/exhaust valve allowing for communication between the air spring and the exhaust passage as the stem moves in another direction from the neutral position;a guide rod axially joined to another axial end portion of the piston; anda guide hole provided in the housing, the guide hole being configured to support the guide rod in such a manner that the guide rod is slidable.2. The leveling valve according to claim 1 , further comprisingan annular ring member arranged so ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-03-2017 дата публикации

TAPERED AXLE/SUSPENSION SYSTEM BEAM FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

Номер: US20170087949A1
Автор: Gerstenslager Gary E., Lindsay Sean T., Robinson Michael P., Tipton Shane A., Van Meter Matthew J.
Принадлежит:

An axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle with a pair of suspension assemblies which each are mounted on a hanger outboardly offset from the outboard surface of the vehicle main member from which it depends. Each suspension assembly includes a beam pivotally attached to the hanger outboardly offset from the outboard surface of the main member. The beam has a tapered profile including an upward outboard taper on at least the inboard side of the beam, which provides clearance between each beam and its respective vehicle main member during upward jounce travel or lifting of the axle/suspension system. 1. An axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle including a pair of suspension assemblies , said axle/suspension system comprising: i) a hanger attached to, depending from and being offset outboardly from a respective one of a pair of longitudinally extending main members of a frame of said vehicle; and', 'ii) a longitudinally extending beam, said beam including a first end and a second end, said beam first end being pivotally connected to said hanger and said beam second end being connected to said respective main member, the beam capturing said axle, said beam having an upward tapered cross-sectional profile, whereby clearance is provided between the beam and the main member during upward pivotal movement of said beam during suspension assembly jounce or lifting., 'a) an axle extending transversely between and being connected to said suspension assemblies, each one of the suspension assemblies including2. The axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a sidewall of said beam includes an upward outboard taper.3. The axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a top wall of said beam includes an upward taper.4. The axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an air spring mounted on said beam second end.5. The axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 87
21-03-2019 дата публикации

IN-VEHICLE COMPRESSION DEVICE

Номер: US20190085841A1
Автор: ITO Tsutomu, Kawai Yoshinori, KOBAYASHI Kan
Принадлежит:

Provided is an in-vehicle compression device that allows a compressor to be operated at a low current, and operated with low noise and low vibration according to a state of a vehicle. The in-vehicle compression device includes: a compressor including a cylinder and a piston that is slidably provided inside the cylinder and defines a compression chamber; a linear motor including a movable element reciprocatably connected to the piston; and a controller configured to control driving of the linear motor. The in-vehicle compression device is configured to supply a working fluid compressed in the compression chamber to a pressure device provided in a vehicle. The controller is configured to variably adjust a stroke of the piston according to a state of the vehicle. 1. An in-vehicle compression device comprising:a compressor including a cylinder and a piston that is slidably provided inside the cylinder and defines a compression chamber;a linear motor including a movable element reciprocatably connected to the piston; anda controller configured to control driving of the linear motor,wherein the in-vehicle compression device is configured to supply a working fluid compressed in the compression chamber to a pressure device provided in a vehicle; andan engine speed detection portion configured to detect the engine speed of the vehicle,wherein the controller is configured to set a stroke of the piston to be shorter based on a relationship between an engine driving noise corresponding to the engine speed and a linear motor driving noise corresponding to the stroke of the piston, when the engine speed detected by the engine speed detection portion is lower than a predetermined engine speed.2. The in-vehicle compression device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to adjust a bottom dead center of the movable element without changing a top dead center thereof.3. The in-vehicle compression device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 88
05-05-2022 дата публикации

GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220134834A1
Автор: Ellifson Erik, Knoble Jesse L., Rositch Aaron J., Steckling Mark L., Venton-Walters Roy
Принадлежит: Oshkosh Defense, LLC

A vehicle suspension system includes a gas spring. The gas spring includes a cylinder and a rod movable relative to the cylinder. The rod and the cylinder at least partially define a chamber having a variable volume and containing a first pressurized gas therein. The gas spring further includes an accumulator in communication with the chamber and containing a second pressurized gas therein. The gas spring provides a first spring rate when the first pressurized gas is pressurized below a threshold pressure and a second spring rate when the first pressurized gas is pressurized above the threshold pressure.

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Номер записи: 89
19-03-2020 дата публикации

AIR SUSPENSION EVACUATION FOR IMPROVED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20200086709A1
Автор: Tagesson Kristoffer
Принадлежит:

The invention i.a. relates to a load transfer arrangement () for a vehicle () including a chassis () with at least one braked axle (), the arrangement () comprising: a non-driven load axle (), and an air suspension assembly () including at least one air cushion () arranged between the chassis () and the non-driven load axle () in order to transfer load from the braked axle(s) () to the non-driven load axle (), wherein the non-driven load axle () is unbraked, and wherein the arrangement () further comprises: an evacuation controller () configured to provide a pressure release trigger in response to a current or predicted braking event of the vehicle (), and at least one evacuation valve () configured to, in response to receiving the pressure release trigger, evacuate pressure from the at least one air cushion () in order to remove load from the non-driven load axle () and increase load on the braked axle(s) (). 1. A load transfer arrangement for a vehicle including a chassis with at least one braked axle , the arrangement comprising:a non-driven load axle, andan air suspension assembly including at least one air cushion arranged between the chassis and the non-driven load axle in order to transfer load from the braked axle(s) to the non-driven load axle,characterized in thatthe non-driven load axle is unbraked, and wherein the arrangement further comprises:an evacuation controller configured to provide a pressure release trigger in response to a current or predicted braking event of the vehicle, andat least one evacuation valve configured to, in response to receiving the pressure release trigger, evacuate pressure from the at least one air cushion in order to remove load from the non-driven load axle and increase load on the braked axle(s).2. The load transfer arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the evacuation controller is configured to identify a braking demand and to provide the pressure release trigger based on the braking demand.3. The load transfer ...

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Номер записи: 90
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Pneumatic suspension for railway vehicle

Номер: US20200086895A1
Автор: Christophe Sarti, Luis MENDES FREDERICO, MICHEL MARTIN, Philippe Dessertenne, Romain Goude, Thierry Thommeret
Принадлежит: SpeedInnov SAS

The present invention relates to a pneumatic suspension for a rail vehicle comprising a body and a bogie, said pneumatic suspension extending between the body and a chassis of the bogie, comprising: at least one secondary pneumatic suspension element for vertically supporting the body on the chassis and capable of being supplied with compressed air at a supply pressure, and a pressure source, wherein it further comprises: a control unit, for each suspension element, a sensor connected to the command unit and able to measure a height between the chassis and the body at the level of said suspension element, and for each suspension element, a solenoid valve connecting said suspension element to the pressure source, said solenoid valve being commanded automatically by an electric command signal, generated by the command unit as a function of the measured height(s).

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Номер записи: 91
01-04-2021 дата публикации

LEVELING MOWER HITCH

Номер: US20210094378A1
Автор: Colistro Vincent, Hofmann Todd
Принадлежит:

An implement includes a hydraulic control to move rear wheels upward and downward. A hitch frame has a rear end pivotally connected to a front of the implement's frame about an upper hitch pivot axis and a front end connectable to a tractor drawbar. A tension link has a rear end pivotally connected to the front end of the implement about a lower hitch pivot axis located below and parallel to the upper hitch pivot, and a front end movably mounted to a front of the hitch frame. A front hydraulic cylinder moves the front end of the tension link forward and rearward. The hydraulic control activates the front hydraulic cylinder to move the tension link rearward as the rear hydraulic cylinder moves the rear wheels upward with respect to the implement frame, and to move the front end of the tension link forward as the rear wheels move downward. 1. An implement apparatus comprising:an implement frame;a plurality of rear wheels pivotally mounted to a rear end of the implement frame and operative to support the rear end of the implement frame for travel along a ground surface in an operating travel direction;a rear hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic control operative to direct hydraulic fluid to the rear hydraulic cylinder to selectively move the rear wheels upward and downward with respect to the implement frame; a hitch frame, wherein a rear end of the hitch frame is pivotally connected to a front end of the implement frame about an upper hitch pivot axis oriented substantially horizontally and perpendicular to the operating travel direction;', 'wherein a front end of the hitch frame is adapted for releasable connection to a tractor drawbar;', 'a tension link, wherein a rear end of the tension link is pivotally connected to the front end of the implement frame about a lower hitch pivot axis located below the upper hitch pivot axis and oriented substantially parallel to the upper pivot axis, and wherein a front end of the tension link is movably mounted to a front portion ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle Air Suspension Control System

Номер: US20180095543A1
Автор: Merendino Ted, Myggen Daniel, Vu Miriam
Принадлежит: Tesla, 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 for operating a vehicle comprising:controlling a touch-screen display located within the vehicle to prompt user input regarding ride height adjustment;receiving a first user selection via the touch-screen display that corresponds to a first selected location;receiving a second user selection via the touch-screen display that corresponds to a preferred ride height associated with the first selected location;monitoring the vehicle's location using an on-board global positioning system (GPS);monitoring the vehicle's speed; andbased upon the vehicle's speed, the vehicle's location, a current ride height, the preferred ride height, and the first selected location, adjusting the ride height of the vehicle from the current ride height to the preferred ride height so that the ride height reaches the preferred ride height when the vehicle's location corresponds to the first selected location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a third user selection via the touch-screen display that corresponds to a preset distance from the first selected location.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising maintaining the preferred ride height when the vehicle's location is within the preset distance from the first selected location.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the preset distance is selected from a menu of pre-determined distances.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the preset distance is a numeric value received via the touch-screen display.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising automatically adjusting the ride height of the vehicle from the preferred ride height to the normal ride height when the vehicle's location is more than the preset distance from the first selected location.7. The method ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle with chassis height adjustment

Номер: US20150102593A1
Автор: James Slawson
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A machine includes a chassis, a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the chassis above a ground surface, a motor for driving at least one of the ground engaging elements and a plurality of assemblies supporting the chassis on the ground engaging elements. Each of the assemblies is configured to selectively raise and lower the chassis relative to the ground surface and includes a first attachment component for attaching the assembly to one of the ground engaging elements, a second attachment component for attaching the assembly to the chassis, an adjustment component for shifting the first attachment component between a plurality of operating positions relative to the second attachment component. A control system allows an operator to remotely control the adjustment components of each of the assemblies.

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Номер записи: 94
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Autonomous Trailer Hitching Using Neural Network

Номер: US20190094872A1
Автор: Dalong Li, Dominik FROEHLICH, Ibro MUHAREMOVIC, Julien Ip, Kyle P. Carpenter, Lubna Khasawneh, Steffen Hartmann, Uriel Sanchez
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of maneuvering a vehicle in reverse for attachment to a trailer. The method includes: determining, at a computing device in communication with the neural network, a selected trailer in proximity to the vehicle; detecting at least one user input gesture performed by a user and captured in at least one image from at least one camera on the vehicle; selected a maneuver command for the vehicle based on the detected gesture; and executing the maneuver to move the vehicle from the initial position toward a final position adjacent the trailer.

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Номер записи: 95
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Automotive vehicle delivery apparatus and method

Номер: US20200094726A1
Автор: David Haynes, Harold D. Stewart, JR., Keith P. McCluskey
Принадлежит: McCluskey Chevrolet Inc

An automotive vehicle delivery apparatus includes a traveling showroom structure with sidewalls and a rearwall that enclose an interior vehicle transport space and a substantial majority of which are made up of see-through panes. On board loading rails enable an automotive vehicle to be driven into the interior transport space and doors along the sidewalls enable the automotive vehicle driver door to be opened when the automotive vehicle is within the interior transport space.

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Номер записи: 96
12-04-2018 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL WHEEL

Номер: US20180099555A1
Автор: Chang Hsiu-Fang, YANG CHUN-HSIANG
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The universal wheel includes a base member, a vertical axle, a lift member, and a wheel member. The lift member adjusts the universal wheel's height. A first driving element, a second driving element, and an engaging element are configured on the base member and the wheel member. The first driving element for turning the base member laterally within 360 degrees. The second driving element is for rolling the wheel member around its lateral axle. The engaging element couples or decouples an external shaft with the lateral axle of the wheel member. As such, through the first and second driving elements, and the engaging element, the universal wheel can control a height from the ground and can be rolled forward, laterally, obliquely, turned 360 degrees when standing in place, or in a combination of these operations. 1. A universal wheel , comprisinga base member having a top side, a pair of downward extended and parallel side pieces from the top side, and a bearing on the top side;a lift member having a bottom end joined to the top side of the base member on the bearing for adjusting a height of the wheel member from the ground;a vertical axle running vertically upward through a fastening element, the top side of the base member, and the bearing, where a first end of the vertical axle is joined to the bottom end of the lift member, a second end of the vertical axle has flange segments for engaging with the fastening element;a wheel member having a lateral axle whose two ends are joined to the side pieces, respectively, so that the wheel member is rotatable between the side pieces around the lateral axle;a first driving element for engaging the bottom end of the lift member and therefore turning the base member laterally within 360 degrees around the vertical axle;a second driving element coupled to the lateral axle of the wheel member for rolling the wheel member around the lateral axle; anda tubular element configured on a second side piece and coupled to the lateral ...

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Номер записи: 97
13-04-2017 дата публикации

Suspension control device for vehicle

Номер: US20170100980A1
Автор: Taishi Tsuda
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A suspension control device includes an actuator configured to change an up/down stroke of a suspension, a front sensor, and a control device configured to estimate a displacement in a vertical direction of a road surface based on a detection result of the front sensor, thereby controlling the actuator. When the control device determines that a step portion in which a wheel comes into contact with two points of the road surface viewed in a direction along a rotational axis of the wheel exists ahead of a vehicle, the control device controls a force generated by the actuator so that, when the wheel comes into contact with the two points, the wheel rolls about the point without substantially pressing the point toward the travel direction of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 98
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Electromechanical vehicle height adjustment unit and vehicle height adjustment method

Номер: US20220169088A1
Автор: Changwon HWANG, Nathan Zambou, SungKeun Lee
Принадлежит: Iljin Motion and Control GmbH

An electromechanical vehicle height adjustment unit comprises an upper spring pad operative to support an upper end of a vehicle spring, a top mount that is displaceable relative to the upper spring pad, and a displacement mechanism coupled to the upper spring pad and the top mount and operative to displace the top mount relative to the upper spring pad in a height direction. The displacement mechanism comprises a rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanism and an electric motor.

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Номер записи: 99
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Damper with hydraulically-adjustable preload and/or cross-over

Номер: US20190101178A1
Автор: Christopher Paul Cox, Grant Skognes
Принадлежит: Fox Factory Inc

A damper having a hydraulically-adjustable preload. The damper includes a main damper cylinder, a damping piston and a damping rod movable within the main damper cylinder. A surface feature and a sleeve with a preload flange are coupled to a portion of an exterior surface of the main damper cylinder. The sleeve is movable with respect to the surface feature in a direction along the axis of the main damper cylinder. A spring is located surrounding a portion of the external surface of the main damper cylinder, and has one end abutting the preload flange and another end coupled to the damper. The sleeve and the surface feature are disposed such that a change in an amount of hydraulic fluid between the sleeve and the surface feature causes the preload flange to change a preload on the spring.

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Номер записи: 100