Simplifed adaptive suspension
First Claim
1. A suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising;
- a wheel assembly suspended from the motor vehicle;
a steering system to direct said motor vehicle, said steering system including a hydraulic circuit to provide hydraulic pressure to said steering system;
a suspension member variable in response to hydraulic pressure changes in said steering mechanism such that said suspension system varies in response to directional changes of said motor vehicle and said suspension member being operably connected to said suspension system.
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Abstract
An adaptive suspension system for a motor vehicle varies suspension parameters in response to steering input. The system includes a sensor to measure changes in the power assist steering mechanism that indicate a change in vehicle direction and a shock variable suspension member changed in response to a change in vehicle direction. The sensor measures pressure changes in the power assist steering system such that the suspension system is optimized to accommodate specific vehicle maneuvering. In another embodiment, the variable suspension member is in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic circuit of the power assist steering mechanism such that pressure changes caused by steering input triggers changes in the suspension system to accommodate vehicle maneuvering.
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20 Claims
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1. A suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising;
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a wheel assembly suspended from the motor vehicle;
a steering system to direct said motor vehicle, said steering system including a hydraulic circuit to provide hydraulic pressure to said steering system;
a suspension member variable in response to hydraulic pressure changes in said steering mechanism such that said suspension system varies in response to directional changes of said motor vehicle and said suspension member being operably connected to said suspension system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising;
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a wheel assembly suspended from the motor vehicle;
a steering mechanism to direct said motor vehicle by moving said wheel assembly, said steering mechanism including a hydraulic circuit actuated by a steering column;
a variable suspension member in hydraulic communication with said hydraulic circuit and variable in response to hydraulic pressure changes in said hydraulic circuit, said variable suspension member being operably connect to said wheel assembly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of controlling the an adaptive suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising the steps of;
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a. sensing hydraulic pressure changes in a hydraulic circuit of a power assist steering system to detect a maneuver of said motor vehicle;
b. adjusting a variable member of said suspension system in response to said sensed hydraulic pressure changes of said steering system such that said suspension system is optimized for said maneuver of said motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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