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.

The present invention describes an enclosed structure to a 3 wheeler vehicle to provide crash-worthiness (i.e. protection in case of vehicular crash). The structure is further integrated into a crash protection system that absorbs and diverts the crash forces away from it's occupants thus reducing chance of injury and harm to its occupants.

A driver assistance apparatus includes a camera for acquiring a vehicle front view image or a surroundings-of-vehicle image; and a processor for providing a height control signal for a suspension for adjusting an expected impacted portion according to collision between a driver's vehicle and an object detected in the vehicle front view image or the surroundings-of-vehicle image.

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.

A method for alleviating the consequences of a collision of a vehicle, having a front axle and/or a rear axle with at least one roll stabilization device with which torques can be applied in the region of the front axle and/or the rear axle for the purpose of roll stabilization. In order to alleviate the consequences of collisions of vehicles, in the event of a collision protective torques are generated using the roll stabilization devices.

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.

A control system for a vehicle, comprising one or more controllers, configured to receive a collision warning signal, and modify one or more parameters of the vehicle suspension system in response to the received collision warning signal. In this way, the suspension may be automatically configured in a manner which assists the driver in carrying out a vehicle manoeuvre to avoid a potential collision.

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.