Electronically controlled anti-dive suspension apparatus for two-wheeled vehicles
US6336648B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2025/044
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronically controlled anti-dive suspension apparatus for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a suspension system, a sensor, an electronics module, and an actuator. The sensor mounted to the vehicle senses deceleration of the vehicle due to a braking action and produces an input representative thereof. The electronics module mounted to the vehicle and connected to the sensor receives and processes the input from the sensor and produces an output corresponding to a desired predetermined response to the deceleration of the vehicle. The actuator mounted to the vehicle and coupled to the suspension system receives the output from the electronics module and in response thereto causes the suspension system to reduce its amount of contraction and thereby prevent any resulting dive of the front end of the vehicle downward toward the ground.
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