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Systems and methods for automated air suspension pressure drop

  • US 9,227,476 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2013
  • Issued: 01/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for decreasing air pressure in an air spring, comprising:

  • a trailer, comprising;

    a first axle, a second axle, and at least one beam,wherein the first axle is operatively connected to the at least one beam;

    at least one air spring;

    a strain gauge operatively connected to the at least one beam; and

    a control unit operatively connected to the strain gauge and the at least one air spring;

    wherein the strain gauge is configured to identify a lateral bending strain in the at least one beam, wherein the lateral bending strain is about an axis substantially normal to the trailer'"'"'s plane of travel.

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