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Vehicle height control system for controlling vehicle

US5711150A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
3References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1996
Grant dateJan 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/205
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle height control system for controlling vehicle suspension includes an air suspension unit and a compressor for producing compressed air to be supplied to the air suspension unit. An air drying chamber is provided between the compressor and the air suspension unit for drying the compressed air supplied from the compressor to the air suspension unit. An air drying filter is positioned in the air drying chamber for removing water and moisture from the compressed air produced by the compressor and to be supplied to the pneumatic actuator, the air drying filter being a non-woven cloth made of fibers including fibers having water and moisture absorbing performance.

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