Patent · US Expired

Method of influencing the roll behavior of motor vehicles

US6088637A · kind A · utility

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3References

6Claims

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Assignee

Daimlerchrysler AG · US

Inventors

Bernd Acker · Eßlingen, DE
Wolfgang Krause · Waibstadt, DE
Gerhard Meier · Schorndorf, DE
Martin Spieth · Altbach, DE
Thomas Szell · Holzgerlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 1999
Grant date	Jul 11, 2000
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 13, 2019

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60G2400/412
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for influencing the roll response of motor vehicles having at least three wheels, the method using transverse forces acting on the center of gravity to reduce vehicle body motion. A two-part stabilizer for a vehicle axle, in which a hydraulic actuator is integrated, and which can twist the two stabilizer halves with respect to one another, is used. The moment introduced into the stabilizer is transferred to the respective knuckles via the stabilizer leg. A roll moment resulting from the transverse force acting on the vehicle is compensated by this moment. Roll behavior with respect to accuracy and speed of response is improved.

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