Automatically variable ride height adjustment apparatus
US7931282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatically variable vehicle ground clearance for motor vehicles with semi-elliptical spring suspensions. A drive member is placed at each wheel corner to be height adjusted, the drive member being motor driven. An operator may select a height preference by operation of a switch, or a controller may provide a range of height selections based upon an algorithm which is responsive to sensed vehicle ride conditions, as for example vehicle speed, to optimize vehicle performance.
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