Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for estimating an amount of compressed air supplied to an air bellows (10) which forms part of an air supply system of a vehicle. The magnitude of an amount of compressed air supplied to the air bellows (10) is calculated by means of a computing model on the basis of the measured value representing the bellows height of the air bellows and the measured value representing the bellows pressure of the air bellows. The invention also relates to a computer programme product comprising computer programme codes for implementing a method according to the invention, and to an electronic control unit.
Abstract:
An air suspension system is configured to adjust and maintain a desired vehicle ride height and spring rate. The air suspension system includes a plurality of air spring assemblies that each include a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag. A controller receives ride height input data and adjusts pressures within the primary and piston airbags until the desired ride height and spring rate is achieved. The controller accommodates for system hardware differences by varying flow rates into and out of the primary and piston airbags relative to each other.
Abstract:
An air suspension system is configured to adjust and maintain a desired vehicle ride height and spring rate. The air suspension system includes a plurality of air spring assemblies that each include a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag. A controller receives ride height input data and adjusts pressures within the primary and piston airbags until the desired ride height and spring rate is achieved. The controller accommodates for system hardware differences by varying flow rates into and out of the primary and piston airbags relative to each other.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for calibrating the axle load display of an ECAS level control system, comprising at least the following steps: inputting a key combination in the control keys (4) of a control panel (3) of an ECAS control unit (1) for activating the change mode, and inputting change data in the control keys (4) of the ECAS control unit (1). For this purpose, the key combination is preferably free of any keys specifically provided for the activation of the change mode. A key, such as the stop key, is advantageously pressed for a predetermined amount of time. After the input of the key combination, feedback is returned from the ECAS control unit (1), upon which the one or one relevant axles can be selected.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for regulating the air volume in a closed pneumatic spring system of a vehicle. According to said method, an air-powered pump supplies at least two pneumatic springs and/or a compressed air reservoir with a specific air volume as needed such that the air pressure prevailing in the respective pneumatic spring and/or the compressed air reservoir is at a level which causes a vehicle body resting on the pneumatic spring to be positioned at a desired distance from the roadway or the vehicle axle. In order to obtain largely constant regulation velocities at different load conditions of the vehicle while using a smaller compressed air reservoir than in previously known systems, the pneumatic spring pressure (P) is measured in at least two of the pneumatic springs, the distance (HN, NN, TN) of the vehicle body to the roadway or the vehicle axle is determined, the axle load (AL) of at least one vehicle axle is determined from the pneumatic spring pressure (P) and the distance (HN, NN, TN) of the vehicle body to the roadway or the vehicle axle, a setpoint system air volume (PV_SOLL) is determined in accordance with the respective axle load (AL), and the actual system air volume is adjusted to said setpoint system air volume by actuating the air-powered pump or a relief valve.
Abstract:
A method of leveling a stationary vehicle chassis (4) includes the steps of comparing the signal from an alignment sensor (65) to alignment data stored in an electronic control unit (42) and then operating the electronic control unit (42) to permit communication between one or more fluid suspension members (6, 7, 8, 9) and one of a pressurized fluid source (22) and exhaust (27) until the signal from the alignment sensor approximately corresponds to the aligment data. A system (1) for performing the method is also discussed.
Abstract:
A shock absorber for a vehicle, the shock absorber having an absorber body with an outer surface, and a movable piston having a first end configured to couple with the vehicle, and a second end disposed within the absorber body. There is a magnet assembly disposed around and external of the movable piston at the second end. The absorber has a sensor assembly having a sensor body coupled with the outer surface. An inner sensor body has a sensor disposed therein configured to detect a change in a linear position of the magnet assembly.
Abstract:
A suspension system for a vehicle includes a plurality of air spring assemblies, each having an air spring, and a suspension position sensor; and a controller. The controller is programmed to determine corner forces associated with each air spring of the plurality of air spring assemblies based on a pressure provided by a pressure sensor and an effective area of each air spring of the plurality of air spring assemblies based on a total length provided by the suspension position sensor, according to a target total length of each air spring.