Unitary sensor assembly for automotive vehicles
US5242190A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/604
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitary sensor assembly for use in an automotive vehicle having a source of electrical power, a body and an automotive suspension relatively moveable with respect to the body is disclosed, the assembly comprises a sensor for determining operational position on the suspension with respect to the body as well as the acceleration of the body of the vehicle with respect to the surface upon which the vehicle is traveling from a common point on the vehicle. The assembly of the present invention further includes an electrical power transmission circuit mounted to the first sensor and electrically interconnecting the first and second sensors for transmitting electrical power from the electrical power source of the vehicle to the sensor. An apparatus for controlling an adjustable suspension unit is also disclosed comprising a unitary sensor assembly of the present invention as well as a processor for receiving a series of signals generated from the sensor and a control for adjusting the suspension unit.
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