Method of estimating a risk of a lack of connecting with the ground for a motor vehicle
US7487669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2520/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the method, the risk is estimated as a function of a maximum grip potential μmax of the tire, a utilization percentage Pu representative of the fraction of the maximum grip potential of the tire that is being used, and a magnitude Ps associated with a risk of the tire hydroplaning, in particular a loss of tire area.
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