Suspension and steering control of motor vehicles

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1983-11-18

1986-03-04

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

74498, 180141, 280 6R, 280707, B60G 1708

Patent

active

045737053

ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle including a body, steerable front wheels and rear wheels for supporting the body, front suspension mechanisms between the body and the front wheels and rear suspension mechanisms between the body and the rear wheels, a power steering mechanism for operating the front wheels with desired steering characteristics, the front and rear suspension mechanisms including suspension struts which resist vertical movements of the body with respect to the wheels with damping powers and having spring rates. A control circuit is provided for changing the ratio of the damping powers and the spring rates in the front suspension mechanisms relative to those in the rear suspension mechanisms and at the same time changing the power assist force of the steering mechanism.

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