Corrective look-ahead road profiling system and method for enhanced active suspension performance in vehicles
AssigneeLawrence Technological University
InventorsDane MacGregor Morison, James Andrew Mynderse
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AssigneeLawrence Technological University
InventorsDane MacGregor Morison, James Andrew Mynderse
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The disclosure relates to an advanced system for enhancing active suspension in vehicles through predictive road profiling. The system employs a novel combination of sensors and algorithms to accurately predict road irregularities before the vehicle encounters them. This predictive capability allows for real-time adjustments to the suspension system, optimizing vehicle handling, comfort, and safety. The system includes a look-ahead sensor mechanism that measures the road profile at a distance ahead of the vehicle and computes the anticipated road conditions using a sophisticated algorithm that accounts for vehicle dynamics such as speed, pitch, and heave. The processed data is then used to adjust the suspension settings preemptively, mitigating the impact of road irregularities and improving the overall driving experience. This technology addresses the limitations of current active suspension systems by enhancing their predictive accuracy and operational efficiency.
A system for enhancing active suspension in vehicles, comprising:
A vehicle, comprising:
A method of using an active suspension enhancement system in a vehicle, the method comprising:
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