Active downforce generation for a tilting vehicle
US9193407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D37/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example can include a frame of a vehicle. An example can include at least two wheels coupled to the frame, wherein at least one of the wheels is configured to pivot around a steering axis. An example can include a cornering force sensor to measure a cornering force of the frame with respect to the surface and produce a cornering force signal. An example can include a thrust generation controller to receive the cornering force signal and to produce a desired downforce signal. An example can include and a thrust generator to receive the desired downforce signal and to pump air through at least one of the at least two wheels to produce lateral force on the wheel in association with the desired downforce signal.
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