Vehicle having suspension with continuous damping control
US10005335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/94
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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 characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.
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