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Suspension controller for improved turning

US4761022A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1987
Grant dateAug 2, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2800/012
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a so-called active suspension controller for a vehicle especially effective during turning. The controller comprises: an actuator provided between the body and every wheel of the vehicle; sensors for a turning condition of the vehicle, here the turning condition including a steering angle, vehicle speed, yaw rate and others; and a control apparatus responsive to the sensed turning condition for driving the actuators in order to control the allotment ratio between the front and the rear axles of the load shift between the right and the left wheels. The allotted load shift realizes stable turning under various circumstances.

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