CONTROLLING A COMPRESSOR FOR AIR SUSPENSION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    41.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLING A COMPRESSOR FOR AIR SUSPENSION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE 有权
    控制电动汽车悬架的压缩机

    公开(公告)号:US20150298520A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14255808

    申请日:2014-04-17

    Abstract: A method of controlling a compressor for an air suspension of an electric vehicle includes: determining a state of a reservoir in the electric vehicle, the reservoir coupled to drive air springs of a suspension system; determining whether the electric vehicle is connected to an external source of electric energy for charging an energy storage of the electric vehicle; in response to determining that the electric vehicle is connected to the external source, applying a first value as a threshold for whether to replenish the reservoir by a compressor; and in response to determining that the electric vehicle is not connected to the external source, applying a second value, different from the first value, as the threshold for whether to replenish the reservoir by the compressor.

    Abstract translation: 一种控制电动车辆的空气悬架的压缩机的方法包括:确定电动车辆中的储存器的状态,联接到驱动悬架系统的空气弹簧的储存器; 确定所述电动车辆是否连接到用于对所述电动车辆的能量存储进行充电的外部电能源; 响应于确定所述电动车辆连接到所述外部源,施加第一值作为是否由压缩机补充所述储存器的阈值; 并且响应于确定电动车辆未连接到外部源,施加与第一值不同的第二值作为是否由压缩机补充储存器的阈值。

    Vehicle suspension and pneumatic systems
    42.
    发明授权
    Vehicle suspension and pneumatic systems 有权
    车辆悬挂和气动系统

    公开(公告)号:US09145038B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-29

    申请号:US13222747

    申请日:2011-08-31

    Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least two wheels, at least one front and one rear suspension assembly, at least one of the suspension assemblies including an air spring, an air compressor, at least one air spring valve selectively fluidly communicating the air compressor with the at least one air spring, an auxiliary air output, an auxiliary valve selectively fluidly communicating the auxiliary air output with the air compressor, a control unit electrically connected to the air compressor, the at least one air spring valve, the auxiliary valve, and a vehicle condition sensor. The condition sensor senses an operating condition of the vehicle. The control unit only opens the auxiliary valve to fluidly communicate the auxiliary air output with the air compressor when a predetermined operating condition of the vehicle is sensed by the condition sensor. A method of controlling a pneumatic system of a vehicle is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 车辆具有框架,至少两个轮子,至少一个前悬挂组件和一个后悬架组件,悬架组件中的至少一个包括空气弹簧,空气压缩机,至少一个空气弹簧阀选择性地将空气压缩机与流体连通 所述至少一个空气弹簧,辅助​​空气输出,辅助空气选择性地将辅助空气输出与空气压缩机连通的辅助阀,与空气压缩机电连接的控制单元,至少一个空气弹簧阀,辅助阀和 车辆状况传感器。 状态传感器检测车辆的运行状况。 当条件传感器感测到车辆的预定操作状态时,控制单元仅打开辅助阀,以使辅助空气输出与空气压缩机流体连通。 还公开了一种控制车辆的气动系统的方法。

    Vehicle leveling system
    47.
    发明授权
    Vehicle leveling system 有权
    车辆调平系统

    公开(公告)号:US07389994B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-24

    申请号:US11766381

    申请日:2007-06-21

    Inventor: Robert D. Sorum

    Abstract: A vehicle leveling system including at least one level sensor, a controller and an output. The sensor measures how level the vehicle is relative to horizontal. Optionally, it does so dynamically, as the vehicle moves across a potential parking area. The controller analyzes the sensor measurements, and informs the operator via the output whether the vehicle is level in a given direction, whether the vehicle is leveling, whether the vehicle can be leveled at a given location, and/or the “best” leveling that the system is capable of at a location. The system also may automatically level the vehicle relative to the ground for the operator. In one embodiment, the leveling system communicates with an existing vehicle electronic height control system. The leveling system overrides or controls the normal operation of this system, and uses it to level the vehicle, for example, by adjusting the vehicle suspension.

    Abstract translation: 一种车辆调平系统,包括至少一个液位传感器,控制器和输出。 传感器测量车辆相对于水平的水平。 可选地,当车辆移动通过潜在的停车区域时,它动态地进行。 控制器分析传感器测量值,并通过输出通知操作员车辆是否在给定方向上水平,车辆是否平整,车辆是否能够在给定位置平整,和/或“最佳”调平 该系统能够在一个位置。 该系统还可以为操作者自动地将车辆相对于地面调平。 在一个实施例中,调平系统与现有的车辆电子高度控制系统通信。 调平系统覆盖或控制该系统的正常操作,并且使用它来对车辆进行调平,例如通过调整车辆悬架。

    Method for Controlling the Air Flow in a Level Control System for a Motor Vehicle
    48.
    发明申请
    Method for Controlling the Air Flow in a Level Control System for a Motor Vehicle 审中-公开
    控制汽车液位控制系统中气流的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080054576A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-06

    申请号:US10571724

    申请日:2004-06-22

    CPC classification number: B60G17/0525 B60G2500/201 B60G2500/2014

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling air flow in a level control system for a motor vehicle. Two air flow intervals are indicated for controlling air flow. The first air flow interval I1 is located entirely within air flow interval I2. If the air flow in the level control system is located outside air flow interval I2, an automatic adjustment is made in air flow interval I2. If the air flow is still located outside air flow interval I1 and within second air flow interval I2, the air flow is adjusted to the first air flow interval I1 exclusively when the motor vehicle is in operation.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制用于机动车辆的液位控制系统中的气流的方法。 两个气流间隔被指示用于控制气流。 第一空气流量间隔I1完全位于空气流量间隔I2内。 如果液位控制系统中的气流位于气流间隔I2外,则在空气流量间隔I2中进行自动调节。 如果空气流仍然位于空气流量间隔I1之外并且在第二空气流量间隔I2内,则空气流仅在机动车辆运行时被调节到第一气流间隔I1。

    Method and systems for aligning a stationary vehicle with an artificial horizon
    50.
    发明申请
    Method and systems for aligning a stationary vehicle with an artificial horizon 有权
    将固定车辆与人造地平线对准的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070007734A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-11

    申请号:US11494935

    申请日:2006-07-28

    Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system includes a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including steps of providing an alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit. A further step includes selectively operating the control device to permit fluid communication between one or more of the fluid suspension members and one of the pressurized fluid source and the fluid exhaust until the signal from the alignment sensor approximately corresponds to the alignment data. A system for performing the method is also discussed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种将固定车辆的车辆底盘定位成与预定数据大致对准的方法。 车辆具有轴和流体悬架系统。 流体悬架系统包括控制装置,加压流体源和排气通道。 加压流体源和排气通道通过控制装置与多个流体悬架构件流体连通。 车辆还包括与控制装置可操作地相关联的电子控制单元。 该方法包括以下步骤:提供支撑在底盘上的对准传感器,用于将表示机箱的方向的信号输出到电子控制单元并获取由对准传感器输出的信号。 另一步骤包括将来自对准传感器的信号与存储在电子控制单元中的对准数据进行比较。 另一步骤包括选择性地操作控制装置以允许一个或多个流体悬架构件与加压流体源和流体排放中的一个之间的流体连通,直到来自对准传感器的信号大致对应于对准数据。 还讨论了用于执行该方法的系统。

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