Pitch angle calculation device and optical axis adjusting device for vehicles
US10099603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2035 |
Classification
- 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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