Shock service advisory algorithmA method for determining an operation state of a suspension damper of a vehicle that may include receiving first data, determining whether the vehicle may be in a steady state condition based on the f…DRIVE·Jun 2·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185Ford Global Technologies, LLC
SENSOR ABNORMALITY DETECTION DEVICEA CAN input unit (traveling speed input unit) to which a traveling speed of a vehicle is to be input and sprung acceleration input units (a first sensor input unit and a second sensor input unit) to w…DRIVE·Mar 12·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
FAULT DETECTION OF SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSORS WITHIN A SEMI-ACTIVE VEHICLE SUSPENSIONA control system for a suspension system of a vehicle may include a set of suspension height sensors that may be operably coupled to a set of wheels of the vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor that may be …DRIVE·Sep 4·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185Ford Global Technologies, LLC
A SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A HEAVY VEHICLEThe invention relates to a suspension system (10) for a heavy vehicle (1), the system comprising: a wheel axle (2); wheels (3, 4); a pair of left and right leaf springs (5, 6); wherein each leaf sprin…DRIVE·Aug 6·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185VOLVO TRUCK CORP [SE]
EXPERIMENTAL PLATFORM FOR ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SERVO ACTIVE SUSPENSIONS AND METHOD FOR FAULT DIAGNOSISAn experimental platform of the present disclosure is very close to an active suspension apparatus in a real vehicle. Fault feature data acquired on the basis of the experimental platform can well rep…DRIVE·May 15·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185YANSHAN UNIVERSITY
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IDENTIFY RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR DISCREPANCIESMethods and apparatus to identify ride height sensor discrepancies are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes machine readable instructions and programmable circuitry to at least on…DRIVE·Mar 6·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185Ford Technologies, LLC
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY PROTECTION MECHANISM SELF-TESTAspects of the present invention relate to a control system () for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle (). The control system is configured to perform a test for testing operation of an isolation…DRIVE·Dec 12·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
EMERGENCY OPERATING METHOD FOR AN ACTIVE CHASSIS OF A MOTOR VEHICLEAn emergency operating method for operating an active chassis of a motor vehicle in the event of a failure of a pump of the active chassis. The method includes (a) detecting a termination of a proper …DRIVE·Sep 26·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
CENTRAL JOINT DEVICE FOR CHASSIS COMPONENTSA central joint device for chassis components (), particularly three-point link, is suggested. The central joint device comprises at least one housing unit (), at least one joint pin unit () which is …DRIVE·Aug 31·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185ZF Friedrichshafen AG
VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODSA state module selectively sets a present state to a first state in a predetermined order of states; a valve control module determines first target open and closed states for valves of a suspension sy…DRIVE·Apr 13·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185DRiV Automotive Inc.
ACCUMULATOR CHECK SYSTEMS AND METHODSA system includes: a state module configured to selectively set a present state to a first state; a valve control module configured to determine first target open and closed states for valves of a sus…DRIVE·Apr 13·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185DRiV Automotive Inc.
SUSPENSION LEAK CHECK SYSTEMS AND METHODSA system includes: a state module configured to selectively set a present state to a first state; a valve control module configured to determine first target open and closed states for valves of a sus…DRIVE·Apr 13·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185DRiV Automotive Inc.
VEHICLEA vehicle includes a high voltage component such as an electric actuator, an electric suspension control ECU, a battery, a signal line which transmits, to the electric suspension control ECU, a detect…DRIVE·Sep 29·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
METHOD FOR DETECTING A MALFUNCTION OF A COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND/OR A STATE CHANGE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLEA method for detecting a malfunction of a component of a motor vehicle and/or a state change of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has a plurality of wheels, a plurality of active wheel suspension s…DRIVE·Mar 10·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Recognition of Degraded Performance in a Vehicle Suspension SystemA method for estimating damping characteristics of shock absorbers in an active or semi-active suspension involves providing a reference model of a nominal relation between a road severity index relat…DRIVE·Sep 23·2 min readFollowB60G17/0185MARELLI SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ITALY S.P.A.
SUSPENSION COMPONENT DAMAGE DETECTION WITH MARKERA detected displacement of a marker on a vehicle is determined based on image data captured while the vehicle traverses a displacement object of a ground surface. Then a health status of a suspension …DRIVE·Aug 26·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Vehicle Detection and Isolation System for Detecting Spring and Stabilizing Bar Associated Degradation and FailuresA system for testing a suspension system of a vehicle includes an inertial measurement module and a suspension fault detection module. The inertial measurement module is configured to, while the vehic…DRIVE·May 6·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICEA vehicle height adjustment device includes a changer and a controller (70). The changer is configured to change a relative position of a body (10) of a vehicle (1) relative to an axle of a wheel (2, …DRIVE·Sep 28·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185SHOWA CORP [JP]
VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICEA vehicle height adjustment device includes a changer and a controller (70). The changer is configured to change a relative position of a body (10) of a vehicle (1) relative to an axle of a wheel (2, …DRIVE·Sep 28·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185SHOWA CORP [JP]
System for detecting a change in the axle alignment of a motor vehicleThe invention relates to a system for detecting a change in an axle setting of a motor vehicle, in particular for detecting an overload condition in the steering trapezoid and/or a change in axle geom…DRIVE·May 6·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185MAN TRUCK & BUS AG [DE]
Damage Detection and Reporting in a VehicleAn onboard system for suspension or steering damage detection in a wheeled vehicle includes a control unit (10), sensors (11a-11o) and a memory (15). If a sensor input, or a combination of sensor inpu…DRIVE·Mar 18·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185NISSAN MOTOR MFG UK LTD [GB]
Vehicle having power supply apparatusA vehicle having a power supply apparatus which is configured to supply an electric power to an external apparatus outside the vehicle, includes: a detecting unit which is configured to detect a state…DRIVE·Oct 30·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP [JP]
Method for diagnosing a functional state of a component of an active suspension of a motor vehicleThe method involves applying (S12) a predetermined force on an active suspension (10) of motor vehicle by an active suspension actuator (20) for a preset time period. A functional state value of dampe…DRIVE·Nov 7·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185AUDI AG [DE]
Method and device for monitoring the operation and malfunction of hydraulic dampers in vehicles, in particular of vibration dampers in rail vehiclesThe method for the functional and failure monitoring of hydraulic dampers in vehicles, especially oscillation dampers in rail vehicle, entails determining a parameter dependent upon damper temperature…DRIVE·Feb 1·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME [DE]
Air suspension systemA vehicle air suspension system (10) comprises a source of compressed air (16, 18) coupled to one or more air springs (12, 14). A controller (50) controls flow of compressed air into and out of the ai…DRIVE·Aug 10·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185TRELLEBORG AB PUBL [SE]
Method and system for correcting sensor offsetsA control system for an automotive vehicle having a vehicle body includes a cluster of vehicle dynamic sensors, the output signals from the sensors (Yaw Rate Sensor, Roll Rate Sensor, Longitudinal Acc…DRIVE·Feb 11·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
Acceleration evaluation method using intrinsically redundant measurementsThe process for evaluation the acceleration of a vehicle wheel uses an accelerometer with three sensing axes. These are not aligned with the axes of measurement, but rather allow calculation of the re…DRIVE·Oct 22·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA [FR]
Air leakage detection in a height control device using pneumatic springsAn air spring leveller leakage detector compares measured heights (h1, h2) and pressures (p1, p2) at times (t1, t2) corresponding to start of sleep mode or threshold (hsu) crossing or set time separat…DRIVE·Sep 10·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185CONTINENTAL AG [DE]
Apparatus and method for coupling a disconnectable stabilizer bar systemImprovements for a vehicle stabilizer bar assembly having a pair of stabilizer bar members (40a,40b) that are selectively uncoupled via a clutch assembly (60) to provide a vehicle with improved tracti…DRIVE·Sep 4·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC [US]
On-vehicle breakdown-warning report systemThe invention relates to an on-vehicle breakdown-warning report system (11) in which an occurrence of break-down is detected and judged based on a signal in an electronic control system installed on a…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowB60G17/0185HITACHI LTD [JP]
