Title:
【発明の名称】サスペンション制御ユニットおよび制御バルブ
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2002529295
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling a damping system. The system has at least two dampers for damping between sprung and unsprung masses in the compression and rebound directions. Sensors generate signals based on position and other parameters of motion representative of the displacement between the sprung and unsprung masses. The process determines the appropriate compression and rebound forces to be applied at the wheels. A regulator responds to at least one of the independent compression and rebound control signals for adjusting, respectively, at least one of compression and rebound resisting forces of the dampers between the masses. Compliance for the dampers is emulated with software to produce the desired compliance forces. The distributed controller includes a processor that is responsive to signals representative of the position signals for forming the compression and rebound control signals for the regulator as a function of motion between the masses or a motion of a vehicle in which the dampers are located. The system has the capability of locking the suspension when parked.
Inventors:
Hamilton, James M.
Application Number:
JP2000580856A
Publication Date:
September 10, 2002
Filing Date:
November 11, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Svenson Einer
International Classes:
B60G17/015; B60G17/018; B60G17/019; B60G17/04; B60G17/08; F15B11/028; F16F9/46; F16F9/50; F16F15/02; F16K15/08; F16K31/06; (IPC1-7): B60G17/08; B60G17/015; F16F9/50; F16K15/08; F16K31/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takashi Ishida (4 others)