Method for indicating a faulty strut and vehicle using same

Details Method for indicating a faulty strut and vehicle using same Method for indicating a faulty strut and vehicle using same

2004-06-15

2008-08-26

Tran, Khoi H. (Department: 3664)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Construction or agricultural-type vehicle

C701S036000, C701S037000, C180S041000, C280S005500, C280S005501

Reexamination Certificate

active

07418331

ABSTRACT:
Operating a vehicle with a faulty strut can cause serious consequences. The present disclosure includes a method of detecting a fault within a strut during operation of a vehicle. Pressure within the strut is sensed, and a magnitude of asymmetry within a plurality of the sensed pressures is determined. A faulty strut (e.g. overcharged or collapsed) is indicated when the magnitude of asymmetry is outside of a predetermined range of asymmetry.

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