Shock absorber control system
This patent describes a shock absorber control system for controlling at least one shock absorber having a dampening force adjustable in response to operation of steering means of a vehicle. The shock absorber control system comprises: (a) signal generator means for generating a signal in response to operation of the steering means; and control means including first means responsive to the signal from the signal generator means for determining whether the steering means is turned or returned and second means responsive to the signal from the signal generator means for computing an angular velocity of operation of the steering means. A third means for comparing the computed angular velocity with a reference value to issue a first signal indicative of an increased dampening force when the computed angular velocity exceeds the reference angular velocity and to issue a second signal indicative of a reduced dampening force when the computed angular velocity is below the reference angular velocity. The reference angular velocity is smaller when the steering means is determined as being turned by the second means than when the steering means is determined as being returned. A fourth means is included actuating the shock absorber to selectively produce the increased and reduced dampening forces in response to the first and second signals, respectively.
- Assignee:
- Nippondenso Co., Ltd., Kariya
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4621832
- OSTI ID:
- 7153311
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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