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Air suspension system with load detection

US9102208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2013
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2300/121
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a suspension system for a vehicle which comprises determining a first filter vehicle height based upon a signal from at least one sensor located at a rear axle of the vehicle at a first time. A second filter vehicle height is determined based upon a signal from the at least one sensor located at the rear axle of the vehicle at a second time. The difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal is compared to a forklift threshold and the suspension system is placed in forklift mode when the difference between the first filter signal and the second filter signal exceeds the forklift threshold.

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