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Suspension system using optically recorded information, vehicles including suspension systems, and methods of using suspension systems

US11267307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Mohsen Lakehal-ayat · Aachen, DE
Uwe Hoffmann · Leverkusen, DE
Yvonne Baeumchen · Cologne, DE
Felix Weinreich · Cologne, DE
Michael Seemann · Laufenbürg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2019
Grant date	Mar 8, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60G2800/70
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling a suspension system of a vehicle, as well as suspension systems, and a vehicle including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system may include at least one adjustable damping device that is controlled via a control signal, such as from a controller of the suspension system, in order to dynamically adjust the damping characteristic of the damping device. The control signal may be generated on the basis of at least one of current driving dynamics data and optically recorded information about an area of a ground surface.

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