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System and method for determining desired yaw rate and lateral velocity for use in a vehicle dynamic control system

US7451032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W40/101
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system (18) and method for an automotive vehicle (10) includes a lateral acceleration sensor (32) for generating a lateral acceleration signal, a yaw rate sensor (28) for generating a yaw rate signal, and a safety system. The safety system (44) and the sensors are coupled to a controller (26). The controller (26) determines a front lateral tire force and a rear lateral tire force from the vehicle yaw rate signal and the vehicle lateral acceleration signal; determines a calculated lateral velocity from the front lateral tire force, the rear lateral tire force, and a bank angle; determines a calculated yaw rate from the front lateral tire force and the rear lateral tire force; and controls the safety system in response to the calculated lateral velocity and the calculated yaw rate.

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