Suspension system for a vehicle having a decouplable stabilizer bar
US6481732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G21/0553
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having a first and a second segment attached to respective vehicle suspension members. The first and a second segments are selectively coupled by a decoupler assembly to provide coordinated or uncoordinated movement of the first and second suspension members. The decoupler assembly is preferably in communication with a controller and sensors located adjacent the vehicle wheel assemblies. The controller interprets the signals from the sensors and determines whether the decoupler assembly should be activated. In some embodiments, a limited slip can be achieved between said first and second stabilizer bar segments.
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