Land vehicles – Suspension modification enacted during travel – Lateral vehicle disposition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Luu, Teri P. (Department: 3644)
Land vehicles
Suspension modification enacted during travel
Lateral vehicle disposition
C280S005507
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851679
ABSTRACT:
An adaptive suspension system for a motor vehicle varies suspension parameters in response to steering input. The system includes a sensor to measure changes in the power assist steering mechanism that indicate a change in vehicle direction and a shock variable suspension member changed in response to a change in vehicle direction. The sensor measures pressure changes in the power assist steering system such that the suspension system is optimized to accommodate specific vehicle maneuvering. In another embodiment, the variable suspension member is in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic circuit of the power assist steering mechanism such that pressure changes caused by steering input triggers changes in the suspension system to accommodate vehicle maneuvering.
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Carlstedt Robert P.
Chamberlin James B.
Cubalchini, Jr. Joseph
Downey Doyle R.
Kramer Dennis A.
Carlson & Gaskey & Olds
Luu Teri P.
Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC
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