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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 dateDec 13, 2007
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 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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