Vehicle air compressor control systems and methods
US8600643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2400/382
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension control system for a vehicle includes a pressure increasing module and a compressor control module. In response to a startup of the vehicle, the pressure increasing module: selectively sets a pressure increase signal to a first state when an air pressure within air bags of a suspension system is less than a predetermined pressure; and selectively sets the pressure increase signal to a second state when the air pressure is greater than the predetermined pressure. In response to the startup of the vehicle, the compressor control module: operates an air compressor of the suspension system when the pressure increase signal is in the first state; and disables operation of the air compressor when the pressure increase signal is in the second state.
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