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Method for measuring vertical acceleration and velocity of semi-active suspension system

US7627408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2005
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2600/90
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for measuring a vertical acceleration and a velocity of a semi-active suspension system. Particularly, the present invention provides a method for obtaining a vertical acceleration from vertical accelerations measured from three vertical acceleration sensors of a semi-active suspension system of a vehicle, comprising the steps of: receiving first to third vertical accelerations measured from first to third vertical acceleration sensors; and obtaining a fourth vertical acceleration (Ad) by multiplying the first to third vertical accelerations by correction constants and subsequently summing up them. Therefore, according to the present invention, a fourth vertical acceleration can be obtained by multiplying the three vertical accelerations measured from the three acceleration sensors by the constants for correcting them to accelerations at actually desired damper positions and subsequently summing up them, thereby enabling accurate measurement and correction of the vertical accelerations.

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