Patent · US Expired

Automated control system for a vehicle lift axle

US7222867B2 · kind B2 · utility

28Cited by
5References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2005
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2800/915
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated axle control system provides both indication to the driver when a lift axle should be raised or lowered, and takes action to effect axle positioning when the driver fails to respond. Operations are based on estimates of vehicle weight and vehicle speed and are implemented primarily through preexisting vehicle controllers and a controller area network over which the controllers communicate.

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