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Control module

US7485984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 2006
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2300/45
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electronic control system 310 is provided for independent actuation of a plurality of hydraulic actuators 38, 39. The electronic control system 310 employs an electronic driver 314 connected to a first parallel circuit or first low side driver 316, and a second parallel circuit or second low side driver 330. Each parallel circuit 316, 330 contains a first and a second actuator L1, L2, respectively, connected in series to a first and a second low side MOSFET Q9 and Q10, respectively. Pulse width modulation of the electronic driver 314 in conjunction with selective actuation of either low side driver 316, 330 results in rapid response to system control algorithms whereby each actuator L1 or L2 may be de-activated in a relatively quick manner thereby improving vehicular control.

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