VEHICLE STABILITY AND TRACTION THROUGH V-FOOT SHAPE CHANGE
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1. A method for managing stability of a vehicle, comprising steps of:
- sensing operating characteristics of the vehicle; and
responsive to sensing an unstable operating characteristic of the vehicle, stabilizing the vehicle by varying at least one virtual foot parameter of the vehicle, wherein the at least one virtual foot parameter is associated with a virtual foot of the vehicle comprising at least one of a wheel, a track, a track wheel, an inflatable tire, a tire with shape adjustment using magneto-rheological materials, a tire with shape adjustment using electro-rheological materials and a wheel which change footprint.
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Abstract
Systems and techniques are provided for managing an interface between a machine or work vehicle and a surface that the machine/work vehicle travels on in order to provide an optimum work performance level that balances fuel efficiency and surface adversity. Fleet management and reporting capabilities pertaining to such interface management are also provided.
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1. A method for managing stability of a vehicle, comprising steps of:
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sensing operating characteristics of the vehicle; and responsive to sensing an unstable operating characteristic of the vehicle, stabilizing the vehicle by varying at least one virtual foot parameter of the vehicle, wherein the at least one virtual foot parameter is associated with a virtual foot of the vehicle comprising at least one of a wheel, a track, a track wheel, an inflatable tire, a tire with shape adjustment using magneto-rheological materials, a tire with shape adjustment using electro-rheological materials and a wheel which change footprint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A stability management system comprising a data processor coupled to a memory comprising instructions for performing steps of:
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sensing operating characteristics of the vehicle; and responsive to sensing an unstable operating characteristic of the vehicle, stabilizing the vehicle by varying at least one virtual foot parameter of the vehicle, wherein the at least one virtual foot parameter is associated with a virtual foot of the vehicle comprising at least one of a wheel, a track, a track wheel, an inflatable tire, a tire with shape adjustment using magneto-rheological materials, a tire with shape adjustment using electro-rheological materials and a wheel which change footprint. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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