Active vehicle suspension system
US5603387A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/162
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active vehicle suspension employs a multi-point support system between a vehicle's chassis and cab. Each support point has an isolator which includes a linear hydraulic actuator that is connected at its quiet end to the payload by a passive vibration isolator and is connected at its vibrating end to the chassis. Each isolator also has a support spring to off-load the majority of the weight of the cab from the hydraulic actuator. An accelerometer is mounted to sense movement at a point between the linear hydraulic actuator and the passive vibration isolator. An electrical signal produced by the accelerometer is processed to operate a hydraulic valve that controls movements of the hydraulic actuator so that transmission of vibrations from the chassis to the cab is attenuated.
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