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Pitch angle calculation device and optical axis adjusting device for vehicles

US10099603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2015
Grant dateOct 16, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2520/105
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pitch angle calculation device includes a first acceleration acquisition unit that acquires an acceleration Gx in a longitudinal axis (x) direction of a vehicle; a second acceleration acquisition unit that acquires an acceleration Gy in a vertical axis (y) direction of a vehicle; a third acceleration acquisition unit that acquires an acceleration α in an advancement direction of a vehicle; and a pitch angle calculation unit that calculates a pitch angle β formed between the longitudinal axis direction and the vertical axis direction by using the acceleration Gx, the acceleration Gy and the acceleration α.

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