Method and apparatus for an adjustable damper
US10040329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.
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