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Systems and methods for weight transfer in a vehicle

US8424888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2010
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F5/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for weight transfer in a vehicle are provided. One system includes a plurality of springs and a plurality of movable spring seats configured to adjust a length of the plurality of springs. Additionally, an electromechanical actuator is provide that is connected to the plurality of movable springs and configured to move the movable spring seats to adjust the length of the plurality of springs. Further, a controller is provided that is coupled to the electromechanical actuator to control the electromechanical actuator to adjust the length of the plurality of springs.

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