Cornering brake control
US9840239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2230/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for determining a maximum cornering braking threshold for a motorcycle includes determining an absolute lean angle with respect to horizontal and a relative lean angle for the motorcycle relative to a road surface. The maximum cornering braking threshold is determined from at least the absolute lean angle and the relative lean angle. The maximum cornering braking threshold is used to provide stability during motorcycle cornering. A multi-dimensional look-up table stores different maximum cornering braking thresholds that correspond to different combinations of absolute lean angles and relative lean angles. The relative lean angle is determined by processing video data from a video sensor. Values for additional conditions, such as motorcycle speed, wheel slip coefficient, steering angle, mue and type of road way are stored in the multi-dimensional look-up table to assist in determining the maximum cornering braking threshold.
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