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Vehicle behavior control apparatus and vehicle behavior control method

US8423202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle behavior control apparatus that generates a gyro moment based on the behavior of the vehicle includes i) a gyro which has a rotating body that is rotatably supported on a rotating shaft and a rotating body rotating portion that rotates the rotating body, ii) a vehicle speed detecting portion that detects the vehicle speed of the vehicle, and iii) a controller that changes the centrifugal force generated in the rotating body based on the detected vehicle speed.

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