Control network for vehicle dynamics and ride control systems having distributed electronic control units
US7293842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/82
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrical control network is laid over one or more vehicle dynamics control and/or ride control systems of a heavy vehicle, which control network controls actuation of components thereof. The invention offers many advantages including reduction of components, simplified design, unified communication for numerous different types of system components, simplified resolution of conflicts between competing control strategies, expandability to additional vehicle systems, and flexibility to upgrade for new, improved vehicle control schemes.
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