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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Suspension modification enacted during travel

Suspension stiffness for ride comfort

C280S005514, C280S005519, C280S006157, C280S124157

Reexamination Certificate

active

07040632

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle air suspension system includes a control unit32which is arranged to produce a running measure of the level of cross articulation of the two axles18, 20and, if it exceeds a certain level indicating that the vehicle is on rough terrain, to open respective interconnections34, 36between the suspension units24on opposite ends of each axle so as to reduce the resistance to that articulation. The interconnections are arranged to close when the vehicle speed increases so as to provide roll control.

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