Abstract:
A system for establishing a table of correction values for detecting deviations from zero in a sensor module of a vehicle, wherein a sensor sensing the movement of the vehicle a sensor for sensing the temperature of the vehicle movement sensor and is provided, and a method for determining a corrected sensor signal and a sensor module for determining a corrected sensor signal.
Abstract:
The first of two serially arranged electromagnetically operated spool type drain control valves is conditioned to select the drain passage of smaller the pump before the second valve is moved from its closed or communication cut-off position, to its open position wherein hydraulic fluid can be drained therethrough, whereby the spool of the second valve is exposed to a relatively small flow generated force which acts thereon and which tends to move the valve spool toward to its closed position. In another embodiment the hydraulic fluid temperature is monitored and used to modify the control schedule via which the switching of the drain control valves is determined. A further embodiment monitors a parameter which is indicative of the prime mover rotational speed and inhibits the closure of the second of the two valves when the rotational speed is above a predetermined limit.
Abstract:
In a hydraulic active suspension system, a plurality of actuators having working fluid chambers are provided corresponding to vehicle wheels. Each actuator is adapted to increase or decrease vehicle height in response to the hydraulic pressure within its working fluid chamber. The hydraulic pressures within the working fluid chambers are controlled to their desired pressure by associated pressure control devices. A desired pressure computing device is further provided. The computing device calculates the actual values of roll, pitch, heave and warp of a vehicle body from the vehicle heights detected by detecting devices and calculates the differences between the actual values and the associated values of roll, pitch, heave and warp determined by a desired attitude of the vehicle body to compute the desired pressures for the actuators. The degrees of the roll and/or pitch differences are set to be higher than that of the warp difference in contributing to the determination of the desired pressures.
Abstract:
A hydraulic suspension system controller connected with a hydraulic system of a vehicle. The controller includes a display, an indicator and buttons corresponding to functions of the controller. Each function is associated with the hydraulic system for raising and lowering solenoids connected to a hydraulic actuator to extend or contract the hydraulic actuator. A fail-safe module is connected to the controller to receive signals from a sensor array to monitor the hydraulic system.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for stabilizing a vehicle during a traction control event are disclosed. Signals indicative of wheel speed and velocity of the vehicle may be received at a controller of the vehicle and compared to determine wheel slip. Based on the wheel slip, the controller determines whether a burnout condition exists. A damping force of at least one damper associated with a suspension of the vehicle may be adjusted when a burnout condition is detected.
Abstract:
A vehicle-height adjusting system includes: vehicle-height adjusting actuators each for adjusting a vehicle height for a corresponding one of wheels; a pressure medium supplier for supplying a pressure medium from a tank to each of the vehicle-height adjusting actuators; and a vehicle height adjuster for adjusting the vehicle height for each wheel. The vehicle-height adjusting actuators include a left vehicle-height adjusting actuator and a right vehicle-height adjusting actuator. The vehicle height adjuster includes a supply amount controller configured to control the pressure medium supplier such that substantially the same amount of the pressure medium is to be supplied from the tank to the left vehicle-height adjusting actuator and the right vehicle-height adjusting actuator, when at least one of the wheels is in contact with an uneven road surface.
Abstract:
A monitoring system to control lift axles on a vehicle having a means for sensing vehicle speed and direction, a means for measuring the weight on the lift axles and fixed axles on the vehicle, and a control module for controlling one or more lift axles on the vehicle is provided. The control module comprises a receiver for receiving information from the sensing means and the measuring means, a processor, and output means for causing the lift axles to be lifted when the vehicle is moving in reverse. The processor causes or permits the lift axle to 1) lower when the vehicle moves forward for a programmable distance, 2) assume or maintain a lifted position when the vehicle is below a predetermined weight, 3) assume or maintain a lowered position when the vehicle carries over a predetermined weight, and 4) equalize weight between the lift axles and the fixed axles.
Abstract:
Motor vehicle having a closed ride height control system which contains a control unit in which a switch-off limiting value for at least one operating parameter of at least one component of the ride height control system is monitored, wherein in raising processes the activation of the component is prohibited or aborted when the switch-off limiting value is reached, and upward transgression of the switch-off limiting value of the operating parameter is permitted in the case of lowering processes.
Abstract:
A vehicle suspension system includes a pump, a gas spring, and an accumulator. The suspension system also includes a controller for adjusting the suspension system. The controller has a processing circuit configured to receive a measure of gas in the spring. The processing circuit is further configured to calculate a difference between a target value and a current value based on the received measure of gas. The processing circuit is also configured to provide an output for adjusting the gas in the spring in response to the calculated difference.
Abstract:
A vehicle suspension system includes a pump, a gas spring, and an accumulator. The suspension system also includes a controller for adjusting the suspension system. The controller has a processing circuit configured to receive a measure of gas in the spring. The processing circuit is further configured to calculate a difference between a target value and a current value based on the received measure of gas. The processing circuit is also configured to provide an output for adjusting the gas in the spring in response to the calculated difference.