Automobile suspension system
First Claim
1. A suspension system for an automobile comprising a suspension having variable characteristics changeable according to an operating condition of the vehicle, and at least one of a vehicle speed sensor means for detecting the speed of the vehicle, a steering wheel sensor means for detecting the steering condition of the vehicle'"'"'s steering wheel, a vehicle height sensor means for detecting the height of the vehicle body relative to the vehicle wheel or the vehicle wheel axle and corresponding to a plurality of classified height ranges, and an acceleration sensor means for detecting the acceleration of the vehicle;
- said system further comprising;
a first means for detecting commencement of the turning movement of the vehicle on the basis of at least one of the output signals from said vehicle speed sensor means, said steering wheel sensor means, said vehicle height sensor means, and said acceleration sensor means, and for changing the suspension characteristic to a first value representing a hard condition; and
a second means for detecting completion of the turning movement of the vehicle on the basis of at least one of the output signals from said vehicle speed sensor means, said steering wheel sensor means, said vehicle height sensor means, and said acceleration sensor means, and for changing the suspension characteristic to a second value representing a soft condition.
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Abstract
A suspension system for an automobile wherein after having been changed to a "HARD" mode upon commencement of the turning movement, the characteristic of the suspension is not restored to the standard condition until completion of the turning movement is detected so that a stable running performance is obtained irrespective of the status of the curve of a road while good riding comfort at normal running is also maintained.
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13 Claims
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1. A suspension system for an automobile comprising a suspension having variable characteristics changeable according to an operating condition of the vehicle, and at least one of a vehicle speed sensor means for detecting the speed of the vehicle, a steering wheel sensor means for detecting the steering condition of the vehicle'"'"'s steering wheel, a vehicle height sensor means for detecting the height of the vehicle body relative to the vehicle wheel or the vehicle wheel axle and corresponding to a plurality of classified height ranges, and an acceleration sensor means for detecting the acceleration of the vehicle;
- said system further comprising;
a first means for detecting commencement of the turning movement of the vehicle on the basis of at least one of the output signals from said vehicle speed sensor means, said steering wheel sensor means, said vehicle height sensor means, and said acceleration sensor means, and for changing the suspension characteristic to a first value representing a hard condition; and a second means for detecting completion of the turning movement of the vehicle on the basis of at least one of the output signals from said vehicle speed sensor means, said steering wheel sensor means, said vehicle height sensor means, and said acceleration sensor means, and for changing the suspension characteristic to a second value representing a soft condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- said system further comprising;
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