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Method and system for independent control of a variable force damper system

US6456912B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2001
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2600/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method, system and computer readable medium storing a computer program is provided for independent control of a variable force damper system. The variable force damper system can be applied to control a vehicle suspension system. The system provides individual wheel control independent of vehicle body forces. In operation, at least one relative velocity signal and at least one body demand force is received. At least one body damper command is determined based on the body demand force. At least one wheel motion indicating parameter is determined based on the relative velocity signal. At least one wheel damper command is determined based on the wheel motion indicating parameter and a damper command is determined based on the larger of the body damper command and the wheel damper command.

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