Methods And Systems For Reconfiguring A Vehicle Geometry
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsNicholas A. Barra, Scott W. Damman, Nicholas D. Theis, Michael E. McGuire
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Abstract
A system for reconfiguring a vehicle geometry is disclosed. The system includes a configuration system configured to alter the vehicle geometry, a communication system, and a controller in communication with the configuration system and the communication system, the controller configured to receive a configuration signal from the communication system, determine a configuration control signal, and automatically control the configuration system based on the control signal.
Claims20
A system for reconfiguring a vehicle geometry, comprising:
- a configuration system configured to alter the vehicle geometry;
- a communication system;
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- a controller in communication with the configuration system and the communication system, the controller configured to receive a configuration signal from the communication system, determine a configuration control signal, and automatically control the configuration system based on the control signal.
An automotive vehicle, comprising:
- a vehicle body structure including a roof and a main body, the roof supported by a roof support system;
- a configuration system located in the roof support system, the configuration system configured to alter a vehicle configuration;
- at least one vehicle sensor;
- a communication system;
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- a controller in communication with the at least one vehicle sensor, the configuration system, and the communication system, the controller configured to receive sensor data corresponding to a physical environment of an interior of the vehicle from the at least one vehicle sensor, determine the vehicle configuration based on the sensor data, generate a control signal based on the vehicle configuration, and automatically control the configuration system according to the control signal to alter the vehicle body structure from a first configuration to a second configuration.
An automotive vehicle, comprising:
- a vehicle body structure including a roof, a roof support system, and a main body;
- a configuration system located in the vehicle body structure, the configuration system configured to alter a vehicle configuration;
- at least one vehicle sensor;
- a communication system;
- and
- a controller in communication with the at least one vehicle sensor, the configuration system, and the communication system, the controller configured to receive sensor data corresponding to a physical environment of an interior of the vehicle from the at least one vehicle sensor, determine the vehicle configuration based on the sensor data, generate a control signal based on the vehicle configuration, and automatically control the configuration system according to the control signal to alter the vehicle body structure from a first configuration to a second configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.