Method and device for determining a force exercised by the ground on a wheel
US7055917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/94
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method are provided for determining a longitudinal force (Fx) exerted on a wheel of a motor vehicle by a ground surface supporting the wheel, the vehicle including connections means which connect the wheel to a body of the vehicle. An actual force (FAX) is measured at the level of at least one measurement point in the connection means. A force (FDx, Fx) is calculated which results from a transmission via the connection means from the at least one measurement point to the wheel, of a body-associated force (FADX, FAX), which depends at least on the actual force. The longitudinal force (Fx) exerted on the wheel by the ground surface is calculated as a function at least of the force (FDx; Fx) resulting from the transmission of the body-associated force.
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