Crash control system for vehicles employing predictive pre-crash signals
US6370461B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2201/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crash control system for vehicles employs pre-crash surrogate signals to predict a potential crash. The predictive signals may be generated by activation of the vehicle's anti-lock brakes, or by a sensor that detects rate of brake pedal travel indicating panic braking or by advanced radar systems. The pre-crash signals may be used to ready various safety systems on the vehicle, such as chassis and suspension systems, dynamic body systems, interior occupant protection systems and other systems that function to improve vehicle's crash worthiness or assist in improving vehicle stability or control. The pre-crash signals may also be used to modify the normal trigger points of safety systems to improve the timing of their response.
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