Systems and method are provided for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension. In one example, a method for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension system includes obtaining sensor data pertaining to a sensor of the vehicle; determining, via a processor, when the sensor is out of alignment, using the sensor data; and adjusting the suspension system, resulting in an adjustment of the alignment of the sensor, when the sensor is determined to be out of alignment.

Systems and method are provided for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension. In one example, a method for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension system includes obtaining sensor data pertaining to a sensor of the vehicle; determining, via a processor, when the sensor is out of alignment, using the sensor data; and adjusting the suspension system, resulting in an adjustment of the alignment of the sensor, when the sensor is determined to be out of alignment.

An elastic support for on-board suspension systems of a motor-vehicle includes at least one body formed of polymeric elastomeric material supplemented with carbon-based nanofillers. An outer surface is provided with one or more piezo-resistive areas where a polymeric material supplemented with carbon-based nanofillers has been made locally piezo-resistive by laser irradiation so as to define one or more electric deformation sensors configured to detect the load applied on the elastic support.

A vibration device includes a vibration element that has a plurality of terminals, a base that has a plurality of electrical connection terminals, and a board that has a wiring portion which electrically connects the plurality of electrical connection terminal and the plurality of terminals to each other, and that supports the vibration element with respect to the base. The board has a base fixing portion fixed to the base, a vibration element mounting portion on which the vibration element is mounted, and at least one beam portion which couples the base fixing portion and the vibration element mounting portion to each other. At least the one beam portion has a first portion which extends in a first direction and a second portion which extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

Road vehicle suspension member for converting vibrations and/or mechanical stresses into electricity and a method for producing such a suspension member, the suspension member comprising at least one suspension element or at least one interface element, configured to participate in the fixing of at least one suspension element of the vehicle, and at least one continuous two-dimensional sheet, incorporated in or covering a surface of the suspension element or of the interface element, wherein the at least one two-dimensional sheet comprises at least one piezoelectric layer, comprising piezoelectric fibres collectively orientated in a common direction in such a way as to convert at least some of the vibrations and/or mechanical stresses undergone by the suspension element during operation of the vehicle into electricity, and an electrically conductive collector layer, covering the piezoelectric layer in such a way as to collect the electricity produced by the piezoelectric fibres.

The present disclosure relates to a noise reduction system for an automobile suspension for reducing structurally transmitted noise caused by vibrations generated when a damper of the suspension operates and entering the interior of the automobile. The noise reduction system comprises: a vibration detection unit that is mounted on the suspension damper; an anti-phase vibration generator that is mounted on a top mount portion of a vehicle body on which the suspension damper is mounted and generates vibration in an opposite phase to vibration generated when the damper operates to be applied to the top mount portion; and a control unit that receives a measurement value detected by the vibration detection unit, calculates a target anti-phase vibration, and controls the anti-phase vibration generator.

The suspension assembly may include a suspension element operably coupling a chassis to a wheel assembly of the vehicle, and a coating operably coupled to an exposed portion of the suspension element that is compressed or displaced responsive to a suspension event. The coating when powered may emit light to illuminate the suspension element and an area proximate to the suspension element.

A leaf spring device for a motor vehicle, comprising a leaf spring unit made of a fiber composite plastic, and a piezo element arrangement which is attached to the leaf spring unit, wherein the piezo element arrangement is configured to generate an electric voltage in response to a deformation of the leaf spring unit.