Vehicle with leaning suspension system
US9834271B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2005/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leaning suspension system for vehicles includes suspension arms that rotate about the same pivoting point. A swing frame also rotates about the same pivoting point. The center of gravity of the vehicle remains lower than the pivoting point even when the vehicle is leaning. A wheel mount assembly is rotatably mounted to a suspension arm. A shock absorber has an end that is connected to the wheel mount assembly and another end that is connected to the suspension arm. A control unit of the vehicle includes a computer that controls actuators of the leaning suspension system based on received sensor information. The vehicle can be a tricycle or a quadracycle.
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