Patent classifications
B60G2204/116
Joint, link for a wheel suspension and method for assembling a joint
A joint (10) with first and second joint components (12, 26; 19) are movably connected to one another. The first joint component (12, 26) has a spherical joint body (14, 28) and the second joint component (19) rotatably and pivotably holds the joint body (14, 28). A sensor device, for determining the position of the first and second joint components (12, 26; 19) relative to one another, is arranged on the joint (10). The sensor device has at least one sensor element (21, 31) which can be integrated in a housing (18) that is produced by an assembly overmolding process. The joint housing (18) forms the second joint component (19) in which the joint body (14, 28) is directly supported.
Load Sensor System with Improved Assembly Connection
A load sensor having a centrally disposed aperture element through which a fastening element of a vehicle air suspension assembly passes to affix the load sensor between the vehicle air suspension assembly and the vehicle suspension, wherein the load sensor has a force measurement sensor disposed proximate an elongate slot to generate a load signal which varies based on an amount of strain in the load sensor, wherein the load signal received by a load calculator allows calculation of the load exerted from the vehicle frame to the vehicle suspension.
Chassis component for a wheel suspension and method for producing a chassis component
A chassis component for a wheel suspension which has a strut arrangement with at least one strut which is in the form of a profile component with an open cross-section. The at least one strut has a profile base and two wall sections that extend away from the profile base. An articulation point is provided, at least at one end of the strut, for receiving two joint components movably connected to one another, namely, a first joint component having a spherical joint body and a second joint component that rotatably and/or pivotably holds the joint body. In the area of the at least one articulation point, the wall sections have first and second joint accommodation apertures arranged opposite one another. A cylindrical sleeve is pressed in between the first joint accommodation aperture and the second joint accommodation aperture and keeps the opposite wall sections apart from one another.
STEERING SENSOR DRIVE FOR ARTICULATING BALL JOINT
A steering system includes an arm, a knuckle, a joint, and a steering sensor. The arm defines a first passage. The knuckle has a knuckle arm defining a second passage. The joint has a ball portion and a shaft portion extending. The ball portion is disposed within the first passage and the shaft portion is disposed within the second passage. The ball portion defines a conical recess that has an opening at an upper end of the ball portion and terminates inside the ball portion with a pocket. The steering sensor has a driveshaft extending along a longitudinal axis into the conical recess. The driveshaft includes a head that engages with the pocket. The ball portion is configured to pivot within the first passage relative to the longitudinal axis and the head. The joint and the driveshaft are configured to rotate together about the longitudinal axis as the knuckle is turned.
Arrangement of an angle measurement device
An arrangement of an angle measurement device on the chassis of a vehicle. The chassis includes a control arm (1) and a pivot bearing (2) with a pivot axis. The control arm (1) pivots about the pivot axis and the angle measurement device has a sensor (3) and a signal emitter. The sensor (3) is arranged on the control arm (1), in the area of the pivot axis, and the signal emitter is arranged on the pivot bearing (2).
Load sensor system with improved assembly connection
A load sensor having a centrally disposed aperture element through which a fastening element of a vehicle air suspension assembly passes to affix the load sensor between the vehicle air suspension assembly and the vehicle suspension, wherein the load sensor has a force measurement sensor disposed proximate an elongate slot to generate a load signal which varies based on an amount of strain in the load sensor, wherein the load signal received by a load calculator allows calculation of the load exerted from the vehicle frame to the vehicle suspension.
WIRELESS ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST ONE WIRELESS SENSOR COUPLED WITH AT LEAST ONE UNSPRUNG MASS
A wireless active suspension system with at least one wireless sensor coupled with at least one unsprung mass of a vehicle is disclosed. The system also includes at least one damper comprising an active valve, the damper being part of a vehicle suspension. The system additionally includes, at least one controller, the at least one controller in wireless communication with the at least one wireless sensor and the at least one damper, wherein the at least one controller receives the sensor data from the at least one wireless sensor and communicates an adjustment command to the active valve to modify a damping characteristic of the at least one damper.
VEHICLE SUSPENSION LINK DEVICE AND SYSTEM, AND WORK VEHICLE WITH SUCH SYSTEM
A vehicle suspension link device including a link element with a first and a second connection locus, for connection of the link element to a vehicle support structure and to a vehicle axle respectively, and a sensor element for detecting a movement of the link element, the sensor element being attached to the link element at an attachment point located on a virtual straight axis joining the first connection locus and the second connection locus.
HEIGHT SENSOR AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SAME
A height sensor including a sensor body, a swing arm and a connecting rod. A first end of the swing arm is movably connected to the sensor body, and a second end of the swing arm is movably connected to the connecting rod. The swing arm is configured as a structure with an adjustable working length suitable for, and can be matched to, different chassis suspension structures, being highly versatile, with a low development cost and high development efficiency.
SENSOR COMPONENT, BEARING HAVING SUCH A SENSOR COMPONENT, AND CONNECTION OF A FIRST CHASSIS COMPONENT HAVING SUCH A BEARING TO A FURTHER CHASSIS COMPONENT
Sensor component with a magnetic field sensor (2) for co-operating with at least one magnet (24, 26) and with a component structure (3), where the magnetic field sensor (2) is arranged on and/or in the component structure (3). In order to reduce the manufacturing cost and/or the assembly effort and/or to be able in a simple manner to position the magnetic field sensor (2) as close as possible to the at least one magnet (24, 26), the sensor component (1) is characterized in that the component structure (3) is in the form of a screw for producing a screw connection (15).