Ride control apparatus and method
US6398227B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/915
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for adjusting the ride of a load carrying vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor, a controller, and an adjustable accumulator assembly. The sensor measures a load on a load holding hydraulic circuit. The controller is operatively connected to the adjustable accumulator assembly. The controller is capable of adjusting the precharge pressure in the accumulator in response to the load measured by the sensor.
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