Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1994-12-19
1996-10-08
Teska, Kevin J.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
36442601, 180197, 361238, B60K 2816, B60K 3100, B60T 856
Patent
active
055637922
ABSTRACT:
A technique for estimating a traction characteristic of a surface under a moving vehicle, such as the coefficient of friction of the surface. The traction characteristic can be estimated by generating a torque signal representative of at least an estimate of the amount of torque applied to the driven wheels of the vehicle. A load signal representative of at least an estimate of the load or weight applied to the driven wheels also is generated. The value of the torque signal is divided by the value of the load signal in order to generate a characteristic signal. Depending on the amount of slippage between the driven and non-driven wheels of the vehicle, the characteristic signal can be stored in order to provide an estimate of the traction characteristic of the surface in real time.
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Ander Anthony T.
Chen Lee-Fei
Hrovat Davorin
Simonds Craig J.
Abolins Peter
Ford Motor Company
May Roger L.
Teska Kevin J.
Walker Tyrone V.
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