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Transmissibility shaping control for active vehicle suspension systems

US7085636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2003
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/201
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a transmissibility shaping control for active suspension systems. The T-shaping control is a combination of several sub-strategies using the dynamic information in the frequency domain. Each strategy works dominantly in a certain frequency range to achieve a desirable transmissibility for better suspension performance in the corresponding frequency range. Different sub-strategies for different frequency ranges include stiffness control, skyhook control, groundhook control, and various damping levels. In addition, an embodiment is provided utilizing tunable compressible fluid struts in an active vehicle suspension.

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