公开(公告)号：US20240391286A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18795701

申请日：2024-08-06

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Shakeel Avadhany ,  Matthew D. Cole ,  Robert Driscoll ,  John Giarratana ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Vladimir Gorelik ,  Jonathan R. Leehey ,  William G. Near ,  Patrick W. Neil ,  Colin Patrick O'Shea ,  Tyson David Sawyer ,  Johannes Schneider ,  Clive Tucker ,  Ross J. Wendell ,  Richard Anthony Zuckerman

IPC: B60G17/052 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/019 ,  F03G7/08

Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.

公开(公告)号：US11919348B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-05

申请号：US17389716

申请日：2021-07-30

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Zachary J. Jackowski ,  Ryan Bavetta

IPC: B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60K25/10 ,  F03G3/00 ,  F03G7/08 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F15/02 ,  H02K7/18 ,  B60K5/12

CPC classification number: B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60K25/10 ,  F03G3/00 ,  F03G7/08 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F15/02 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2202/416 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2206/41 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2400/202 ,  B60G2400/206 ,  B60G2400/5182 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2400/91 ,  B60G2500/104 ,  B60G2500/11 ,  B60G2500/203 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/09 ,  B60G2600/18 ,  B60G2600/70 ,  B60G2600/73 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/916 ,  B60K5/125 ,  B60K2025/103

Abstract: A regenerative shock absorber that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when the shock is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor, in turn, drives an electric generator that produced electric energy. The electric energy may be provided to a vehicle, among other things. The regenerative shock absorber may also provide ride performance that comparable to or exceeds that of conventional shock absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US11760339B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17396566

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Clive Tucker ,  Jack A. Ekchian

IPC: B60W30/02 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/02 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W50/14

CPC classification number: B60W30/02 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/02 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60G2400/39 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/222 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/922 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  B60W2510/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/26 ,  B60W2540/12 ,  B60W2710/22 ,  B60W2720/26

Abstract: In some embodiments, a rapid-response active suspension system controls suspension force and position for improving vehicle safety and drivability. The system may interface with various sensors that detect safety critical vehicle states and adjust the suspension of each wheel to improve safety. Pre-crash and collision sensors may notify the active suspension controller of a collision and the stance may be adjusted to improve occupant safety during an impact while maintaining active control of the wheels. Wheel forces may also be controlled to improve the effectiveness of vehicle safety systems such as ABS and ESP in order to improve traction. Also, bi-directional information may be communicated between the active suspension system and other vehicle safety systems such that each system may respond to information provided to the other.

公开(公告)号：US20230152106A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17920628

申请日：2021-04-22

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Marco Giovanardi ,  William Graves ,  Zackary Martin Anderson

IPC: G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G01C21/3461 ,  G01C21/3492

Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for providing a broad range of tools for selecting a route based on road information, vehicle information, and vehicle occupant information. Also disclosed are costs and tradeoffs which may be associated with various choices including wear and tear on vehicle components, occupant discomfort, increased trip duration and efficiency losses.

公开(公告)号：US11635075B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-25

申请号：US17746044

申请日：2022-05-17

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： John Giarratana ,  William G. Near ,  Colin Patrick O'Shea ,  Tyson David Sawyer ,  Johannes Schneider ,  Clive Tucker ,  Richard Anthony Zuckerman ,  Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Jack A. Ekchian

IPC: F04C2/10

Abstract: Method and apparatus for improving the performance, response, and durability of an electro-hydraulic active suspension system. The noise caused by hydraulic flow ripple is reduced and system response is improved.

公开(公告)号：US11511590B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17124752

申请日：2020-12-17

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Thomas Belter ,  Clive Tucker ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Jack A. Ekchian ,  Zackary Martin Anderson ,  John A. Laplante

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G7/00

Abstract: Integrated multiple actuator electro-hydraulic systems as well as their methods of use are described. Depending on the particular application, the integrated electro-hydraulic systems may exhibit different frequency responses and/or may be integrated into a single combined unit.

公开(公告)号：US20210379954A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-09

申请号：US17285280

申请日：2019-10-18

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Lavern Michael Bremmer ,  Matthew Jo Taylor ,  Zackary Martin Anderson

IPC: B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/0195

Abstract: The present disclosure discusses a method of operating a vehicle having a set of tires and an active suspension system. The method includes operating the vehicle to travel along a road surface, sensing, using a smart tire assembly, a magnitude of one or more physical quantities associated with at least one tire of the set of tires, and controlling the active suspension system of the vehicle based at least in part on the magnitude of the sensed one or more physical quantities.

公开(公告)号：US11192420B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US16522910

申请日：2019-07-26

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Jack A. Ekchian ,  Olivia D. Godwin ,  Clive Tucker ,  John A. Laplante ,  William Graves ,  Shakeel Avadhany ,  Michael W. Finnegan

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/06 ,  B60N2/50 ,  B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G99/00 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60K35/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  B60N2/02

Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more suspension systems of a vehicle may be used to mitigate motion sickness by limiting motion in one or more frequency ranges. In another embodiment, an active suspension may be integrated with an autonomous vehicle architecture. In yet another embodiment, the active suspension system of a vehicle may be used to induce motion in a vehicle. The vehicle may be used as a testbed for technical investigations and/or as a platform to enhance the enjoyment of video and/or audio by vehicle occupants. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to perform gestures as a means of communication with persons inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to generate haptic warnings to a vehicle operator or other persons in response to certain road situations.

公开(公告)号：US20210339595A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-04

申请号：US17324821

申请日：2021-05-19

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Shakeel Avadhany ,  Matthew D. Cole ,  Robert Driscoll ,  John Giarratana ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Vladimir Gorelik ,  Jonathan R. Leehey ,  William G. Near ,  Patrick W. Neil ,  Colin Patrick O'Shea ,  Tyson David Sawyer ,  Johannes Schneider ,  Clive Tucker ,  Ross J. Wendell ,  Richard Anthony Zuckerman

IPC: B60G17/052 ,  B60G17/019 ,  F03G7/08 ,  B60G13/14

Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.

公开(公告)号：US20210291612A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17124752

申请日：2020-12-17

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Thomas Belter ,  Clive Tucker ,  Marco Giovanardi ,  Jack A. Ekchian ,  Zackary Martin Anderson ,  John A. Laplante

IPC: B60G17/04 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/033

Abstract: Integrated multiple actuator electro-hydraulic systems as well as their methods of use are described. Depending on the particular application, the integrated electro-hydraulic systems may exhibit different frequency responses and/or may be integrated into a single combined unit.