Patent classifications
B60G21/0558
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS
Apparatuses and systems for monitoring wheel alignment and/or for controlling vehicle suspension settings to adjust alignment. Described herein are alignment monitoring apparatuses for determining wheel alignment (e.g., camber, castor and/or toe). Also described herein are alignment adjusting or control apparatuses for adjusting one or more of camber, caster and/or toe.
Stabilizer assembly with actuator for a two-track vehicle
A stabilizer assembly for a two-track vehicle comprises: a first and a second stabilizer section; a spring element between the stabilizer sections; a hydraulic actuator having an actuator outer part and an actuator inner part, each of which is non-rotatably connected to one of the stabilizer sections, and an intermediate element connected to the actuator outer part and actuator inner part respectively via outer and inner engagement means, wherein one of the engagement means has a pitch component in the axial direction and the other runs parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that a relative rotational movement of the actuator parts is converted into an axial movement of the intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element pressurises a first and second hydraulic chamber respectively; the hydraulic chambers being hydraulically connected to one another with interposition of a control element.
Pneumatic control for dynamic anti-roll bar link system
A control unit for an anti-roll bar link system for a vehicle suspension is provided, and includes a manifold to selectively fluidly couple first and second anti-roll bar links to a reservoir. The manifold can include a cam positionable between at least first and second settings, with the second setting causing greater telescopic resistance within the anti-roll bar link assemblies than the first setting. The control unit can include various check assemblies configured to seal passageways of the manifold based on the position of the cam. When the cam is in the first setting, pressure entering the manifold from the first or second anti-roll bar link assembly causes the check members to permit fluid flow from the anti-roll bar link assemblies to the reservoir. When the cam is in the second setting, the first and second anti-roll bar link assemblies and the reservoir are in fluid communication with each other.
Vehicle behavior control device and vehicle behavior control method
The vehicle behavior control device includes a controller and an actuator that applies a control force to wheels of the vehicle through position control by the controller. The actuator is configured to apply a control force to the wheel by deforming the transmission member. The controller is configured to calculate a required control force for the actuator, adjust the required control force in consideration of the assumed reaction force, and perform position control of the actuator based on the adjusted required control force. Here, the assumed reaction force is a reaction force generated in the transmission member due to at least one of acceleration/deceleration and steering of the vehicle when the position control of the actuator is zero.
Linked gas chambers for e-sway disconnect
A damper link associated with a sway bar system is disclosed. The damper link can include a damper chamber with a first fluid reservoir, a shaft configured to move in an out the damper chamber, and a piston. The damper link can further include a negative gas chamber housed in the damper chamber wherein a gas in the gas chamber is compressed or decompressed by a movement of the piston. The damper link can further include an additional reservoir with a positive gas chamber. The damper link can further include a hose fluidly connecting the negative gas chamber to the positive gas chamber to maintain a constant gas pressure between the negative gas chamber to the positive gas chamber.
Adjustable suspensions and vehicle operation for off-road recreational vehicles
Suspension systems for recreational vehicles are disclosed. The suspension systems may include at least one adjustable member coupling a sway bar to respective suspensions. The suspension systems may include a torque actuator associated with a sway bar.
E-SWAY ALGORITHM
Disclosed herein is a system comprising a memory, at least one sensor, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to obtain vehicle information from the at least one sensor, and determine a vehicle operation mode based on the vehicle information. The processor will further format the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format and present the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format.
ACTIVE SUSPENSION POWER SUPPLY CONTROL
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a control system for controlling an electronic active roll control power supply, a vehicle comprising the control system, a corresponding method of controlling an electronic active roll control power supply, and corresponding computer readable instructions. The control system comprises one or more processors which are collectively configured to: output at least one control signal to control charging of the electronic active roll control power supply from a vehicle power supply; receive a signal indicative of a vehicle operating temperature; determine whether the vehicle operating temperature is below a threshold; and in dependence on determining that the vehicle operating temperature is below a threshold, cause a charging of the electronic active roll control power supply to be delayed until engine cranking, powered by the vehicle power supply, is complete.
LINKED GAS CHAMBERS FOR E-SWAY DISCONNECT
A damper link associated with a sway bar system is disclosed. The damper link can include a damper chamber with a first fluid reservoir, a shaft configured to move in an out the damper chamber, and a piston. The damper link can further include a negative gas chamber housed in the damper chamber wherein a gas in the gas chamber is compressed or decompressed by a movement of the piston. The damper link can further include an additional reservoir with a positive gas chamber. The damper link can further include a hose fluidly connecting the negative gas chamber to the positive gas chamber to maintain a constant gas pressure between the negative gas chamber to the positive gas chamber.
E-sway algorithm
Disclosed herein is a system comprising a memory, at least one sensor, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to obtain vehicle information from the at least one sensor, and determine a vehicle operation mode based on the vehicle information. The processor will further format the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format and present the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format.