公开(公告)号：US20150321530A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14707286

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC

Inventor： Joshua R. Leonard

IPC: B60G11/27 ,  B60G15/12

CPC classification number: B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G11/30 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/154 ,  B60G2206/42 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  F16F9/04 ,  F16F9/049 ,  F16F9/05

Abstract: A gas spring end member has an end member axis and is dimensioned for securement to an associated flexible spring member. The gas spring end member includes an end member wall with a base wall portion disposed transverse to the end member axis. An outer wall portion extends axially from along the base wall portion. A mounting wall portion is dimensioned to receivingly engage an associated end of the associated flexible spring member. An end wall portion extends peripherally about the end member axis and operatively connects the outer wall portion and the mounting wall portion to at least partially define an end member volume. An inner wall portion separates the end member volume into an end member reservoir disposed outward of the inner wall portion and an end member chamber disposed inward of the inner wall portion. Gas spring assemblies and suspensions systems are also included.

Abstract translation: 气体弹簧端部件具有端部构件轴线，并且其尺寸用于固定到相关联的柔性弹簧构件。 气体弹簧端部件包括具有横向于端部件轴线设置的底壁部分的端部件壁。 外壁部分从底壁部分轴向延伸。 安装壁部分的尺寸被设计成可容纳地接合相关联的柔性弹簧构件的相关联的端部。 端壁部分围绕端部构件轴线周向延伸并且可操作地连接外壁部分和安装壁部分以至少部分地限定端部构件体积。 内壁部将端部部件容积分离成设置在内壁部的外侧的端部部件容纳部和设置在内壁部的内侧的端部部件室。 还包括气弹簧组件和悬架系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140306695A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14248703

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: Lutz May

Inventor： Lutz May

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01B7/14 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2600/22 ,  G01B7/023

Abstract: The subject invention reveals a distance measuring device comprising: a sensing module, a target module, and an evaluating module, wherein the sensing module and the target module are mountable so as to execute a movement with respect to each other along a movement trajectory, wherein the target module comprises a magnetic field generating element having a magnetic pole axis, wherein the sensing module comprises a first magnetic field sensing array being arranged distant to the movement trajectory. The sensing module and the target module can advantageously be situated within the pressurizable chamber of an air spring which is defined by (contained within) a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a flexible member of the air spring.

Abstract translation: 本发明揭示了一种距离测量装置，包括：感测模块，目标模块和评估模块，其中感测模块和目标模块可安装成沿着运动轨迹相对于彼此执行运动，其中， 目标模块包括具有磁极轴的磁场产生元件，其中感测模块包括远离移动轨迹的第一磁场感测阵列。 感测模块​​和目标模块可以有利地位于由第一安装板，第二安装板和空气弹簧的柔性构件（容纳在其内）中限定的空气弹簧的可加压室内。

公开(公告)号：US20130320645A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13902338

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: AMK Arnold Muller GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Thomas Gall

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G11/27

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G2500/201

Abstract: The invention relates to a level control arrangement for vehicles with at least one air spring by which a vehicle body is cushioned with regard to at least one vehicle axle, having the following characteristics: a compressed air generator, which can be connected to the air spring by means of an air dryer, the compressed air generator can be connected to the atmosphere by a check valve, which opens in the intake direction of the compressed air generator, the air spring, which can be connected to the atmosphere for discharge purposes via the air dryer or a pneumatically controllable directional valve, wherein the pressure of the air spring is applied to a pneumatic control input of the first directional valve via a second controllable directional valve against the force of a reset force that acts on the pneumatic control input, the pneumatic control input of the first directional valve can be connected to the atmosphere, for the purpose of ending a discharge process of the spring, a line with a compressed air accumulator branches off from the supply line of the air spring via a first changeover valve, wherein the compressed air accumulator is connected to the intake side of the compressed air generator via a second changeover valve and a line that is connected to the compressed air path between the check valve and the compressed air generator, and wherein preferably a pneumatically operating pressure controller is contained in this line.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于具有至少一个空气弹簧的车辆的液位控制装置，通过该空气弹簧使车身相对于至少一个车轴被缓冲，具有以下特征：压缩空气发生器，其可连接到空气弹簧 通过空气干燥器，压缩空气发生器可以通过在压缩空气发生器的进气方向上打开的止回阀连接到大气，空气弹簧可以经由 空气干燥器或气动可控的换向阀，其中空气弹簧的压力经由第二可控制的换向阀抵抗作用于气动控制输入的复位力的力施加到第一换向阀的气动控制输入端， 第一方向阀的气动控制输入可连接到大气中，用于结束弹簧的排放过程，一条线 压缩空气储存器经由第一转换阀从空气弹簧的供应管线分支，其中压缩空气蓄能器经由第二转换阀和连接到压缩空气发生器的管线连接到压缩空气发生器的进气侧 在止回阀和压缩空气发生器之间的压缩空气路径，并且其中优选地，气动操作的压力控制器包含在该管线中。

公开(公告)号：US20130054091A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13222747

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Daniel LECLERC ,  Marc GAGNON

Inventor： Daniel LECLERC ,  Marc GAGNON

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/017 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/04 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2300/124 ,  B60G2300/13 ,  B60G2400/51222 ,  B60G2500/201

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least two wheels, at least one front and one rear suspension assembly, at least one of the suspension assemblies including an air spring, an air compressor, at least one air spring valve selectively fluidly communicating the air compressor with the at least one air spring, an auxiliary air output, an auxiliary valve selectively fluidly communicating the auxiliary air output with the air compressor, a control unit electrically connected to the air compressor, the at least one air spring valve, the auxiliary valve, and a vehicle condition sensor. The condition sensor senses an operating condition of the vehicle. The control unit only opens the auxiliary valve to fluidly communicate the auxiliary air output with the air compressor when a predetermined operating condition of the vehicle is sensed by the condition sensor. A method of controlling a pneumatic system of a vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆具有框架，至少两个轮子，至少一个前悬挂组件和一个后悬架组件，悬架组件中的至少一个包括空气弹簧，空气压缩机，至少一个空气弹簧阀选择性地将空气压缩机与流体连通 所述至少一个空气弹簧，辅助​​空气输出，辅助空气选择性地将辅助空气输出与空气压缩机连通的辅助阀，与空气压缩机电连接的控制单元，至少一个空气弹簧阀，辅助阀和 车辆状况传感器。 状态传感器检测车辆的运行状况。 当条件传感器感测到车辆的预定操作状态时，控制单元仅打开辅助阀，以使辅助空气输出与空气压缩机流体连通。 还公开了一种控制车辆的气动系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100025946A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12440183

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Hirofumi Inoue ,  Hideshi Watanabe ,  Takuhiro Kondo

Inventor： Hirofumi Inoue ,  Hideshi Watanabe ,  Takuhiro Kondo

IPC: B60G17/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/0157 ,  B60G15/08 ,  B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/0521 ,  B60G17/06 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/419 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2400/0511 ,  B60G2400/0516 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/104 ,  B60G2400/106 ,  B60G2400/204 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2400/33 ,  B60G2400/382 ,  B60G2400/39 ,  B60G2400/41 ,  B60G2400/716 ,  B60G2400/73 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2500/2021 ,  B60G2500/203 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2600/07 ,  B60G2600/08 ,  B60G2600/182 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/014 ,  B60G2800/162 ,  B60G2800/80 ,  B60G2800/9122 ,  B60G2800/914 ,  B60G2800/916 ,  F16F2232/04 ,  F16F2232/06

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a suspension system configured to execute a control for avoiding a state in which an operation of an electric motor which is a power source of an electromagnetic actuator is kept halted at a certain operational position while the motor is generating a motor force. Where a target rotational position of the motor becomes equal to a specific operational position (e.g., a rotational position at which an electrifying current amount of one phase reaches a peak value), a control for shifting the target rotational position by δθ is executed. Where the rotational position of the motor is kept located at the certain position for a time period longer than a prescribed time, a control for changing the rotational position of the motor is executed. According to the present suspension system, it is possible to suppress imbalance in heat generation in the motor and to thereby reduce a load to be applied to the motor. Accordingly, a suspension system with high utility is realized.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种悬架系统，该悬架系统被配置为执行控制，以避免将电动机作为电动机的电源的电动机的动作在马达为 产生马达力。 在电动机的目标旋转位置变得等于特定操作位置（例如，一相的通电电流量达到峰值的旋转位置）的情况下，执行用目标旋转位置移动deltatheta的控制。 在电动机的旋转位置保持在特定位置上比规定时间长的时间的情况下，执行用于改变电动机的旋转位置的控制。 根据本悬架系统，可以抑制电动机的发热不平衡，从而减小对电动机施加的负荷。 因此，实现了高效率的悬架系统。

公开(公告)号：US07607667B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US12034351

申请日：2008-02-20

Applicant: Graham R Brookes ,  Daniel L Nordmeyer ,  Brian S Hoaglan ,  Greg A Holbrook

Inventor： Graham R Brookes ,  Daniel L Nordmeyer ,  Brian S Hoaglan ,  Greg A Holbrook

IPC: B60P1/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/01908 ,  B60G2400/051 ,  B60G2400/10 ,  B60G2400/204 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2500/204 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2500/32 ,  B60G2600/04 ,  B60G2600/20 ,  B60G2800/019 ,  B60G2800/20 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system include a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including step of providing alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit. A further step includes selectively operating the control device to permit fluid communication between one or more of the fluid suspension members and one of the pressurized fluid source and the fluid exhaust until the signal from the alignment sensor approximately corresponds to the alignment data. A system for performing the method is discussed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将固定车辆的车辆底盘定位成与预定数据大致对准的方法。 车辆具有轴和流体悬架系统。 流体悬架系统包括控制装置，加压流体源和排气通道。 加压流体源和排气通道通过控制装置与多个流体悬架构件流体连通。 车辆还包括与控制装置可操作地相关联的电子控制单元。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供支撑在底盘上的对准传感器，用于将表示机箱的方向的信号输出到电子控制单元，并获取由对准传感器输出的信号。 另一步骤包括将来自对准传感器的信号与存储在电子控制单元中的对准数据进行比较。 另一步骤包括选择性地操作控制装置以允许一个或多个流体悬架构件与加压流体源和流体排放中的一个之间的流体连通，直到来自对准传感器的信号大致对应于对准数据。 讨论了一种用于执行该方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070246902A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11766381

申请日：2007-06-21

Applicant: Curtis Trudeau ,  Robert Sorum ,  Loralye Sorum

Inventor： Curtis Trudeau ,  Robert Sorum ,  Loralye Sorum

IPC: B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2800/20 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A vehicle leveling system including at least one level sensor, a controller and an output. The sensor measures how level the vehicle is relative to horizontal. Optionally, it does so dynamically, as the vehicle moves across a potential parking area. The controller analyzes the sensor measurements, and informs the operator via the output whether the vehicle is level in a given direction, whether the vehicle is leveling, whether the vehicle can be leveled at a given location, and/or the “best” leveling that the system is capable of at a location. The system also may automatically level the vehicle relative to the ground for the operator. In one embodiment, the leveling system communicates with an existing vehicle electronic height control system. The leveling system overrides or controls the normal operation of this system, and uses it to level the vehicle, for example, by adjusting the vehicle suspension.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆调平系统，包括至少一个液位传感器，控制器和输出。 传感器测量车辆相对于水平的水平。 可选地，当车辆移动通过潜在的停车区域时，它动态地进行。 控制器分析传感器测量值，并通过输出通知操作员车辆是否在给定方向上水平，车辆是否平整，车辆是否能够在给定位置平整，和/或“最佳”调平 该系统能够在一个位置。 该系统还可以为操作者自动地将车辆相对于地面调平。 在一个实施例中，调平系统与现有的车辆电子高度控制系统通信。 调平系统覆盖或控制该系统的正常操作，并且使用它来对车辆进行调平，例如通过调整车辆悬架。

公开(公告)号：US07261304B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10766422

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: Curtis A. Trudeau ,  Loralye Sorum, legal representative

Inventor： Robert D. Sorum, deceased

IPC: B60G17/04

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2800/20 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A vehicle leveling system including at least one level sensor, a controller and an output. The sensor measures how level the vehicle is relative to horizontal. Optionally, it does so dynamically, as the vehicle moves across a potential parking area. The controller analyzes the sensor measurements, and informs the operator via the output whether the vehicle is level in a given direction, whether the vehicle is leveling, whether the vehicle can be leveled at a given location, and/or the “best” leveling that the system is capable of at a location. The system also may automatically level the vehicle relative to the ground for the operator. In one embodiment, the leveling system communicates with an existing vehicle electronic height control system. The leveling system overrides or controls the normal operation of this system, and uses it to level the vehicle, for example, by adjusting the vehicle suspension.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆调平系统，包括至少一个液位传感器，控制器和输出。 传感器测量车辆相对于水平的水平。 可选地，当车辆移动通过潜在的停车区域时，它动态地进行。 控制器分析传感器测量值，并通过输出通知操作员车辆是否在给定方向上水平，车辆是否平整，车辆是否能够在给定位置平整，和/或“最佳”调平 该系统能够在一个位置。 该系统还可以为操作者自动地将车辆相对于地面调平。 在一个实施例中，调平系统与现有的车辆电子高度控制系统通信。 调平系统覆盖或控制该系统的正常操作，并且使用它来对车辆进行调平，例如通过调整车辆悬架。

公开(公告)号：US20050161891A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10766422

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: Curtis Trudeau ,  Robert Sorum ,  Loralye Sorum

Inventor： Curtis Trudeau ,  Robert Sorum ,  Loralye Sorum

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B62D33/08 ,  B60G17/01

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2800/20 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A vehicle leveling system including at least one level sensor, a controller and an output. The sensor measures how level the vehicle is relative to horizontal. Optionally, it does so dynamically, as the vehicle moves across a potential parking area. The controller analyzes the sensor measurements, and informs the operator via the output whether the vehicle is level in a given direction, whether the vehicle is leveling, whether the vehicle can be leveled at a given location, and/or the “best” leveling that the system is capable of at a location. The system also may automatically level the vehicle relative to the ground for the operator. In one embodiment, the leveling system communicates with an existing vehicle electronic height control system. The leveling system overrides or controls the normal operation of this system, and uses it to level the vehicle, for example, by adjusting the vehicle suspension.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆调平系统，包括至少一个液位传感器，控制器和输出。 传感器测量车辆相对于水平的水平。 可选地，当车辆移动通过潜在的停车区域时，它动态地进行。 控制器分析传感器测量值，并通过输出通知操作员车辆是否在给定方向上水平，车辆是否平整，车辆是否能够在给定位置平整，和/或“最佳”调平 该系统能够在一个位置。 该系统还可以为操作者自动地将车辆相对于地面调平。 在一个实施例中，调平系统与现有的车辆电子高度控制系统通信。 调平系统覆盖或控制该系统的正常操作，并且使用它来对车辆进行调平，例如通过调整车辆悬架。

公开(公告)号：US20050085970A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10688095

申请日：2003-10-17

Applicant: Xubin Song ,  Jeremy Edmondson ,  Carlos Osorio

Inventor： Xubin Song ,  Jeremy Edmondson ,  Carlos Osorio

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/01

CPC classification number: B60G17/0152 ,  B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/201

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmissibility shaping control for active suspension systems. The T-shaping control is a combination of several sub-strategies using the dynamic information in the frequency domain. Each strategy works dominantly in a certain frequency range to achieve a desirable transmissibility for better suspension performance in the corresponding frequency range. Different sub-strategies for different frequency ranges include stiffness control, skyhook control, groundhook control, and various damping levels. In addition, an embodiment is provided utilizing tunable compressible fluid struts in an active vehicle suspension.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于主动悬挂系统的传递性整形控制。 T整形控制是使用频域中的动态信息的几个子策略的组合。 每个策略主要在一定的频率范围内实现理想的传输性，从而在相应的频率范围内实现更好的悬架性能。 不同频率范围的不同子策略包括刚度控制，天钩控制，地面吊钩控制以及各种阻尼水平。 另外，利用主动车辆悬架中的可调压缩流体支柱提供了一个实施例。