Vehicle loading based vehicle dynamic and safety related characteristic adjusting system
US7826948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a controllable chassis system or a safety system (44) for a vehicle (10) includes determining an added mass placed on the vehicle and relative to a known vehicle mass. A vehicle characteristic is adjusted in response to the added mass. A control system (18) for an automotive vehicle (10) includes a sensor (20, 28-42) that generates a signal. A controller (26) determines added mass on the vehicle (10) in response to the signal and adjusts a vehicle characteristic in response to the added mass.
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