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：US20080174079A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

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: B60G17/015

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：US07357397B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11494935

申请日：2006-07-28

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: B60G17/00

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 includes 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 steps of providing an 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 also 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。 还讨论了用于执行该方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07104547B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10513734

申请日：2004-04-16

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: B60G17/00

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 includes 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 steps of providing an 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 also 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。 还讨论了用于执行该方法的系统。