Vehicle, system, and method for controlling active aerodynamic elements
First Claim
1. A vehicle comprising:
- a motor configured to propel the vehicle;
at least one active aerodynamic element configured to generate a variable amount of aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion;
at least one driver input sensor configured to detect a driver input and generate a feedforward signal indicative of a desired behavior of the vehicle; and
a controller in communication with the at least one driver input sensor and the at least one active aerodynamic element and configured to regulate the at least one active aerodynamic element at least partially in response to the feedforward signal.
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Abstract
A vehicle includes a motor for propelling the vehicle and at least one active aerodynamic element configured to generate a variable amount of aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle also includes at least one driver input sensor configured to detect a driver input and generate a feedforward signal indicative of a desired behavior of the vehicle. The vehicle additionally includes a controller in communication with the at least one driver input sensor and the at least one active aerodynamic element and configured to regulate the at least one active aerodynamic element at least partially in response to the feedforward signal. A method for controlling such an active aerodynamic element and a system for controlling an aerodynamic downforce on a vehicle are also disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle comprising:
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a motor configured to propel the vehicle; at least one active aerodynamic element configured to generate a variable amount of aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion; at least one driver input sensor configured to detect a driver input and generate a feedforward signal indicative of a desired behavior of the vehicle; and a controller in communication with the at least one driver input sensor and the at least one active aerodynamic element and configured to regulate the at least one active aerodynamic element at least partially in response to the feedforward signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for controlling an active aerodynamic element of a vehicle, the method comprising:
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detecting and communicating via at least one driver input sensor a driver input signal indicative of a desired behavior of the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion; receiving, via a controller, the at least one driver input signal; determining, via the controller, an aerodynamic downforce target utilizing the at least one driver input signal; generating, via the controller, a feedforward signal in response to the determined aerodynamic downforce target; and actuating, via the controller, the active aerodynamic element at least partially in response to the feedforward signal to vary an amount of aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for controlling an aerodynamic downforce on a vehicle, the system comprising:
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at least one active aerodynamic element configured to generate a variable amount of the aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion; at least one driver input sensor configured to receive a driver input and generate a driver input signal indicative of a desired behavior of the vehicle; a controller in communication with the at least one active aerodynamic element and the at least one driver input sensor and configured to; receive the at least one driver input signal from the at least one driver input sensor; determine an aerodynamic downforce target utilizing the at least one driver input signal; generate a feedforward signal in response to the determined aerodynamic downforce target; and actuate the at least one active aerodynamic element at least partially in response to the feedforward signal. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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