公开(公告)号：US06345826B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-12

申请号：US09602533

申请日：2000-06-23

Applicant: Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

Inventor： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC: B60G1701

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G2202/15 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2400/95 ,  B60G2500/202 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  Y10T464/50

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling angles in a driveline of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an air-wide suspension system, and the driveline includes a drive shaft driven through a universal joint. The universal joint produces a rotational velocity that is detected by a sensor of a control assembly. A controller, also part of the control assembly, converts the rotational velocity into alternating rotational acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft. Once quantified, the acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft is compared to determine any changes in rotational acceleration. In response to any changes in rotational acceleration, the air-ride suspension system is adjusted to control the driveline angle at one end of the drive shaft such that the driveline angle at one end is balanced relative to the driveline angle at the other end of the drive shaft, and noise, vibration, fatigue, or failure of the drive shaft is reduced.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动控制车辆的传动系统中的角度的方法。 车辆包括空气悬架系统，传动系包括通过万向接头驱动的驱动轴。 万向节产生由控制组件的传感器检测的旋转速度。 控制器也是控制组件的一部分，将旋转速度转换成驱动轴的交替旋转加速和减速。 一旦量化，驱动轴的加速和减速被比较以确定旋转加速度的任何变化。 响应于旋转加速度的任何变化，调节空中悬挂系统以控制驱动轴的一端处的传动系统角度，使得一端的传动系角度相对于传动系统的另一端处的传动系统角平衡 传动轴，传动轴的噪音，振动，疲劳或故障减少。

公开(公告)号：US06659475B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09800072

申请日：2001-03-06

Applicant: Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G2110

CPC classification number: B60G17/0162 ,  B60G21/0556 ,  B60G2204/116 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/46 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2206/1116 ,  B60G2300/07 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  B60G2600/20 ,  B60G2800/0122 ,  B60G2800/9122

Abstract: A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having decouplable end links. A first segment of each end link is attached to the suspension member while a second segment is attached to the stabilizer bar. The second segment preferably selectively telescopes within the first segment. When the end links are engaged, the stabilizer bar is rigidly linked to the suspension members to provide roll resistance in a known manner. When the end links are disengaged, the second segment telescopes relative to the first segment to decouple motion of the suspension member from the stabilizer bar. The affect of the stabilizer bar is removed and the articulation range of suspension system is increased as it is unhindered by the torsional resistance produced by the stabilizer bar. Activation can be provided automatically through the controller or manually through a switch operated by the driver.

公开(公告)号：US06425594B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09578225

申请日：2000-05-24

Applicant: Joe Fader ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Joe Fader ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G700

CPC classification number: B60G11/181 ,  B60G17/025 ,  B60G2202/132 ,  B60G2204/122 ,  B60G2204/45

Abstract: A suspension system includes a torsion bar having at least one adjuster arm. The adjuster arms extend radially from the torsion bar to contact respective stop members when the torsion bar is subjected to a predetermined torsion. When an adjuster arm contacts a stop, a portion of the torsion bar is rotationally fixed and the effective length of the torsion bar is reduced. By reducing the effective length of the torsion bar, the effective spring, rate of the torsion bar is increased. The present invention therefore provides a suspension system for a vehicle which can enhance riding comfort and handling by modifying the effective length of the torsion bar to achieve multiple spring constants with a single constant diameter torsion bar.

Abstract translation: 悬架系统包括具有至少一个调节臂的扭力杆。 当扭杆受到预定的扭转时，调节臂从扭杆径向延伸以接触相应的止动构件。 当调节臂接触止动件时，扭杆的一部分被旋转地固定，并且扭杆的有效长度减小。 通过减小扭杆的有效长度，有效弹簧，扭力杆的速率增加。 因此，本发明提供了一种用于车辆的悬架系统，其可以通过改变扭杆的有效长度来增强乘坐舒适性和操纵性，以通过单个恒定直径的扭杆实现多个弹簧常数。