Control system for tilting motorcycle trike
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1. A system for controlling a suspension of a vehicle, the suspension comprising first and second rocker arms associated with respective first and second wheels, the system comprising:
- an adjustable connecting rod connected to the first and second rocker arms;
a sensor operably associated with the vehicle for sensing at least one of an orientation, a speed, and a motion of the vehicle;
a control system in communication with the sensor and being configured to adjust a tilt angle of the vehicle in response to the sensor; and
a driver connected to the first and second rocker arms and in operable communication with the control system and suspension of the vehicle, the driver configured to adjust the tilt angle of the suspension in response to the control system,wherein the sensor is at least one of a pneumatic and a hydraulic device.
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Abstract
A system used to control the orientation of a vehicle'"'"'s suspension. The system includes a control system receiving input data from a plurality of sensors concerning the relative motion, speed, and orientation of the vehicle. The control system is configured to process the input data and actively control the orientation of the suspension system by selecting a suitable driver speed and tilt angle according to external conditions.
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1. A system for controlling a suspension of a vehicle, the suspension comprising first and second rocker arms associated with respective first and second wheels, the system comprising:
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an adjustable connecting rod connected to the first and second rocker arms; a sensor operably associated with the vehicle for sensing at least one of an orientation, a speed, and a motion of the vehicle; a control system in communication with the sensor and being configured to adjust a tilt angle of the vehicle in response to the sensor; and a driver connected to the first and second rocker arms and in operable communication with the control system and suspension of the vehicle, the driver configured to adjust the tilt angle of the suspension in response to the control system, wherein the sensor is at least one of a pneumatic and a hydraulic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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