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101results about "Vehicle body stabilisation" patented technology

Driving modes control and management system / device for a vehicle

A vehicle, a method of controlling a vehicle, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium are described. The vehicle can comprise a management and control system associated to onboard systems and / or to a driving input interface and / or to the engine and / or powertrain and / or to at least one wheel and / or to the chassis. The management and control system can: determine aggregated command outputs; detect one or more dynamic parameters exceeding a threshold safety value; selectively prioritize each of the aggregated command outputs based on one or more of the dynamic parameters to change from a user-selected driving mode to a safety driving mode; and change the prioritized safety driving mode back to the user-selected driving mode in response to the one or more of the dynamic parameters no longer exceeding the threshold safety value.
Owner:BUGATTI RIMAC LLC

SPOILER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF THE SPOILER ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

PendingDE102024137872A1
A spoiler assembly 10 for a vehicle is provided. The spoiler assembly 10 comprises a spoiler plate assembly 100, which includes a spoiler support plate assembly 220 with a plurality of support plates forming an integrated support plate, and a spoiler louver assembly 210 with a plurality of louvers attached to corresponding support plates. The spoiler plate assembly 100 allows the integrated support plate, or any support plate from the plurality of support plates 224a, 224b with corresponding louvers 214a, 214b, to be raised from a rest position to a raised position based on the aerodynamic vehicle conditions. The spoiler plate assembly 220 and the spoiler louver assembly 210 are constructed in three parts. The arrangement of the spoiler plate assembly 100 generates targeted downforce to improve the stability and handling of the vehicle during cornering.
Owner:MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG

Motor vehicle

PendingEP4759567A1Road vehicle tyresVehicle body stabilisation
A motor vehicle (1; 1'; 1"; 1'''; 1ʺʺ; 1‴ʺ; 1‴‴; 1‴ʺʺ) comprising a frame (2), a plurality of the wheels (3; 3‴; 3ʺʺ; 3‴ʺ; 3‴‴; 3‴ʺʺ) rotatable relative to the frame (2) about respective rotational axes (A) is described. Each wheel (3; 3‴; 3ʺʺ; 3‴ʺ; 3‴‴; 3‴ʺʺ) comprises a rim (4; 4‴ʺʺ) arranged concentrically to the respective rotational axis (A) and at least one tyre (5; 5a‴ʺʺ, 5b‴ʺʺ) mounted around the rim (4; 4‴ʺʺ). The tyre (5; 5a‴ʺʺ, 5b‴ʺʺ) comprises, in turn, a radially external surface (6; 6a‴ʺʺ, 6b‴ʺʺ) with respect to the respective rotational axis (A) and a volume (7; 7‴; 7ʺʺ; 7‴ʺ; 7‴‴; 7a‴ʺʺ, 7b‴ʺʺ) interposed between the radially external surface (6; 6a‴ʺʺ, 6b‴ʺʺ) and the rim (4; 4‴ʺʺ) radially with respect to the rotational axis (A). The motor vehicle (1; 1'; 1"; 1‴; 1ʺʺ; 1‴ʺ; 1‴‴; 1‴ʺʺ) comprises at least one additional volume (8; 8a', 8b'; 8''; 8‴; 8ʺʺ; 8‴ʺ; 8‴‴; 8‴ʺʺ), which is fluidly connected to the volume (7; 7‴; 7ʺʺ; 7‴ʺ; 7‴‴; 7a‴ʺʺ, 7b‴ʺʺ) of at least one wheel (3; 3‴; 3ʺʺ; 3‴ʺ; 3‴‴; 3‴ʺʺ).
Owner:FERRARI SPA

A power unit for automobiles

This invention provides an automotive power unit. A transverse baffle assembly within the fuel tank divides the fuel storage chamber into one or more first partitioned cavities along the height of the fuel tank shell. The size of each first partitioned cavity is smaller than the size of the fuel storage chamber. A longitudinal baffle, along the length of the fuel tank shell, divides the first partitioned cavities into one or more second partitioned cavities. The size of each second partitioned cavity is smaller than the size of the first partitioned cavity, thus reducing the space for gasoline movement. Simultaneously, longitudinal through-holes allow communication between different second partitioned cavities, enabling gasoline to flow between adjacent second partitioned cavities. When gasoline sloshes, it flows from one second partitioned cavity into another, reducing air bubbles generated by the impact between the gasoline and the longitudinal baffle. The flow guiding assembly provides downforce to the vehicle while simultaneously dissipating heat from the cooling system.
Owner:GUANGZHOU CITY UNIV OF TECH

Automobile spoiler assembly and automobile

The application discloses an automobile spoiler assembly and an automobile, and relates to the technical field of automobile aerodynamic outer decoration. The assembly comprises a lightweight composite outer decoration base body, a self-adaptive deformation wing plate, a flexible connecting support and a noise reduction component. The self-adaptive deformation wing plate is made of a memory alloy composite material and is internally provided with heating wires. The self-adaptive angle adjustment is realized by temperature control without the use of a motor and hydraulic drive. The low-speed flatness reduces wind resistance, and the high-speed bending increases the downforce. Meanwhile, the self-adaptive deformation wing plate can be heated to remove ice and snow. The flexible connecting support limits the deformation range, and the base body is embedded with a microporous sound-absorbing layer to absorb airflow noise. The application integrates the functions of self-adaptive deformation, active noise reduction and heating and ice removal. The structure is simplified, the failure rate is low, the lightweight strength is high, the application is suitable for full-condition driving and multi-model assembly, and the problems of poor working condition adaptation, large wind noise, complex structure and easy icing in winter of the traditional spoiler are effectively solved.
Owner:CHINA FAW CO LTD

Deployable wheel gap reducer for a vehicle and method of operating the same

A method and system for deploying a deployable wheel gap reducer includes determining a vehicle speed for a vehicle. Based on the vehicle speed, the deployable wheel gap reducer is extended from the wheel opening of the vehicle toward a tire of the vehicle.
Owner:FCA US LLC

An unmanned intelligent racing car electric balance system and racing car

The utility model relates to an unmanned intelligent racing car electric balance system and racing car, the utility model discloses control part is equipped with the first closed slide way of slide way direction and racing car head -tail midline perpendicular, and the inner chamber supplies pressure slider to slide, and the both ends of slide way are provided pressure -sensitive switch respectively, can output electric signal when being extruded by pressure slider. First drive module and second drive module produce magnetic attraction force with the electric signal of corresponding pressure -sensitive switch respectively to attract corresponding counterweight to move away from racing car midline one side, realize outside counterweight, when losing magnetic attraction, counterweight resets to the side close to midline. The utility model discloses simple structure, responds quickly, can realize the dynamic gravity center adjustment in the racing car running process, provides a kind of stable reliable, fast response and low cost intelligent racing car electric balance system.
Owner:SUZHOU UNIV

A multi-motion modality robot

The application discloses a kind of multi-motion modal robots, overall spherical, including main structure, air pump control module, electromagnetic valve power module and gravity control module.Main structure is made of top cover, side plate, central connecting plate and hinge, and is symmetrical splicing structure.Air pump control module integrates air pump, inlet and exhaust pipe and control board, and is communicated with bellows through the reserved pipe orifice of upper end cover, to realize air extraction and inflation control.Electromagnetic valve power module includes electromagnetic valve and battery pack, and is installed in the mounting cavity of lower end cover, to supply power for the whole machine and control gas on-off.Gravity control module is made of push rod motor and weight, and gravity offset is realized by adjusting the position of weight.The application realizes land directional jumping, water surface and underwater floating, underwater gliding and underwater bouncing out of water and other multiple motion modalities through air pressure driving and gravity regulation, with characteristics of stable structure, high degree of modularization, strong environmental adaptability and the like.
Owner:TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Vehicle

This invention relates to a vehicle that adjusts the fore-aft rigidity balance of the vehicle in such a way that the node of torsional deformation generated when the vehicle is steered is located within the fore-aft direction of the driver's seat. The vehicle also has a battery disposed under the floor of the vehicle, with a plurality of side fastening points provided at both ends of the battery in the vehicle width direction for securing the battery to the frame of the vehicle. The density of the side fastening points located rearward of the fore-aft center of the battery is higher than the density of the side fastening points located forward of the fore-aft center of the battery.
Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK

System and method for controlling an electronic limited slip differential and active aerodynamic actuators on a vehicle

The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlling an electronic limited slip differential and an active aerodynamic actuator on a vehicle. A system includes a primary control module, a stability state module, and a supervisory control module. The primary control module is configured to determine at least one control action for at least one of an electronic limited slip differential and an aerodynamic actuator of a vehicle based on a driver command. The stability state module is configured to determine whether at least one component of the vehicle is stable or unstable based on input from sensors on the vehicle. The at least one component includes at least one of a vehicle body, a front axle, a rear axle, a front wheel, and a rear wheel. The supervisory control module is configured to adjust the at least one control action when the at least one component is unstable.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

robot

The application provides a robot, comprising: a body, a posture sensor, at least two first motors, at least two leg assemblies, at least two rolling assemblies and a controller. The posture sensor is used to obtain a current posture parameter of the body; each first motor is connected between the body and each leg assembly, and is used to drive the leg assembly to rotate relative to the body; the rolling assembly is rotatably connected to the leg assembly, and is used to drive the body to move relative to the ground; the controller is electrically connected with the posture sensor and the first motor, and is used to: obtain a current posture deviation amount of the body according to a difference between the current posture parameter and an initial posture parameter, take a subsequent posture deviation amount of the current posture deviation amount as a target, obtain a control parameter of the first motor, and control the first motor by using the control parameter, so that the leg assembly drives the rolling assembly to move relative to the body, thereby changing a relative distance between the rolling assembly and the body.
Owner:LCFC HEFEI ELECTRONICS TECH

Device and method for drive slip control

The present invention relates to a construction machine, comprising a control unit designed to detect slippage occurring at least one wheel of the construction machine by comparing at least one actual value of the construction machine with a reference value of the construction machine.
Owner:LIEBHERR WERK BISCHOFSHOFEN GMBH

Air-guiding device for a motor vehicle

PendingEP4750660A1Vehicle body stabilisationAerodynamics improvement
The invention relates to an air-guiding device for a motor vehicle (2), an air-guiding element (1) being arranged on the outer skin (3) of the body of the vehicle (2). The invention is characterized in that a film hinge (4) is arranged in the outer skin (3) of the body, wherein the film hinge (4) allows the air-guiding element (1) to pivot relative to the outer skin (3) of the body. The invention additionally relates to a motor vehicle (2) having an air-guiding device (1).
Owner:MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG

Side door of a motor vehicle for defining an aerodynamic duct

A side door (4) for a motor vehicle (1) has an engagement device (40) configured to engage the side door (4) with the door frame (7) of the motor vehicle (1) at a passage opening (10) defined by a door frame (7) to provide a lateral passage to the passenger compartment (6) of the motor vehicle, such that the side door (4) is movable between an open position and a closed position to expose and close the passage opening (10) respectively; the side door includes a structure (43) arranged to face the passenger compartment (6) in the closed state of the side door (4), and a cover plate (44) fixed to the structure (43) to cover the structure (43) from the outside, characterized in that the cover plate (44) is formed with a slot (45) configured to define a first longitudinal duct (45b).
Owner:FERRARI SPA

A joint sealant workshop AGV carrying device

The present application relates to the field of transportation equipment, and more particularly to a joint sealant workshop AGV carrying device, characterized in that it comprises a vehicle body and a mounting disc connected to the top of the vehicle body through a universal ball and a universal ball seat; a circular groove is arranged at the center of the mounting disc, a regular polygon mounting block is arranged at the center of the circular groove, and each side of the regular polygon mounting block is hingedly connected with a sector plate; an anti-toppling mechanism is arranged in the mounting cavity, which can make the sector plate corresponding to the tilting direction rotate along the hinged end when the mounting disc tilts; the present application can adjust the position of the joint sealant by turning the plurality of sector plates, thereby avoiding the joint sealant from falling and also avoiding the vehicle body from toppling over.
Owner:HENAN SHIRUI BUILDING MATERIALS CO LTD

Motor vehicle side spoiler arrangement

Motor vehicle side spoiler assembly (15) with a spoiler blade (30) that can be moved by motor between a retracted rest position and a spoiler extended in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, wherein a guide mechanism (60) guiding the spoiler blade (30) in the longitudinal direction and an actuator (62) are provided, which moves the spoiler blade (30) guided by the guide mechanism (60) between the rest position and the spoiler position, and wherein the guide mechanism (60) is designed as a parallelogram linkage, characterized in that a mechanical support point (84, 84') is assigned to the spoiler blade (30) and a corresponding bearing point (86, 86') is provided fixed to the vehicle, wherein, in the fully extended spoiler position, the support point (84, 84') of the spoiler blade (30) is directly supported on the bearing point (86, 86'), so that the spoiler blade (30) is guided both by the guide mechanism (60) and by the additional support point bracing,which forms a temporary support bearing (80, 80') and is supported on a vehicle frame.
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

rectifier

To remove foreign bodies around a straightening body.SOLUTION: In a straightening device, an actuator 16 is operated to rotate a deflector 14. Additionally, a front injector 28 and a rear injector 30 are operated to inject hot water to the surroundings of the deflector 14. Whereby, foreign bodies around the deflector 14 can be removed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:KK TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHO

Active downforce control for drifting maneuvers

A method for drift detection and control for a vehicle may include determining an intentional drift probability of the vehicle based at least in part on one or more occupant inputs. The method further may include determining an initial aero bias upper bound using a first control system. The method further may include determining an initial aero bias command using a second control system. The method further may include determining a final aero bias upper bound based at least in part on the intentional drift probability, the initial aero bias upper bound, and the initial aero bias command. The method further may include controlling one or more aerodynamic actuators of the vehicle based at least in part on the final aero bias upper bound and the initial aero bias command.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Motor vehicle with a motor vehicle body and an underbody

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) with a motor vehicle body (2) and with an underbody (3), wherein the motor vehicle body (2) has a left-side wheel housing (6) and a right-side wheel housing (6) in a front area (4) and a rear area (5), and wherein at least one of the wheel housings (6) has an air guide element (8) formed in the direction of travel (F) in front of a wheel (7) received in the wheel housing (6). According to the invention, to influence an airflow (LS), a further air guide element (9), which is designed independently of the air guide element (8), is arranged on the underbody (3), wherein the further air guide element (9) is arranged at least close to an element end (13) of the air guide element (8) which is designed to face an underbody center (12) of the underbody (3) or in an underbody area (22) formed between the wheel housing (6) in the front area (4) and the wheel housing (6) in the rear area (5), wherein the further air guide element (9) is arranged movably on the underbody (3).
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

Air guiding device of a motor vehicle body

An air guiding device of a motor vehicle body includes a roof spoiler arranged on a rearward end of a roof of the motor vehicle body and above a rear window of the motor vehicle body. The roof spoiler includes a first spoiler portion extending along a transverse body axis (Y) and a second spoiler portion extending along a vertical body axis (Z). The roof spoiler includes an unmovable air guiding element and a movable air guiding element, which is movably received in an element opening of the unmovable air guiding element. For water drainage, the air guiding device includes a channel system, which is configured so as to receive and discharge water. The roof spoiler includes a spoiler entry opening. The channel system is configured so as to guide the water starting from the spoiler entry opening via the second spoiler portion to an environment.
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

Vehicle having suspensions with variable setup

PendingEP4751943A1Vehicle body stabilisationRace vehicles
A vehicle (1) provided with a suspension (7) having an arm (8) having a first end (9I) connected, in use, to a supporting structure (2) and a second end (9II) connected, in use, to a hub holder (6); wherein, the arm (8) has a structural element (10) and an aerodynamic fairing (11), which are reciprocally movable and can be driven depending on the driving condition of the corresponding arm (8) without the use of actuators.
Owner:FERRARI SPA

SPOILER ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A spoiler assembly (100) for a motor vehicle comprises a passive spoiler blade (102) and an active spoiler blade (104) that pivots relative to the passive spoiler blade (102). Due to a gap between them, the active spoiler blade (104) moves into various operating positions with uninterrupted functionality. A spoiler blade support plate (108), extending from the passive spoiler blade (102) to the active spoiler blade (104), supports a sealing element (110) located between the passive spoiler blade (102) and the spoiler blade support plate (108). The sealing element (110) remains in constant contact with a side edge of the active spoiler blade (104), which serves as a pivot point, and seals the gap throughout the entire angular movement of the active spoiler blade (104).
Owner:MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG

Automatic leveling and predictive balancing system for tractors

An automatic leveling and predictive balancing system for a tractor includes a laterally translatable counterweight assembly mounted to a standard hitch. The system dynamically repositions the counterweight in response to tilt sensor data or, in advanced embodiments, in anticipation of unlevel terrain based on speed, heading, and stored terrain data. The system comprises a weight compartment, a drive mechanism, and a controller operably coupled to a sensor array. The controller actuates the counterweight automatically to improve stability and traction. A predictive mode evaluates operational parameters to initiate weight shifting prior to encountering terrain changes. Manual override controls May also be included.
Owner:VER WOERT DANIEL R

Method and system for tracking normal force in active downforce control

A method for downforce control includes receiving vehicle inputs. The method includes determining a first normal-force request at the front axle and a second normal-force request at the rear axle using the plurality of vehicle inputs and a prediction model. The prediction model is a combined state space model that integrates a half-car state space model and an actuator state space model, the half-car state space model is developed using a half-car model, and the actuator state space model is developed using a neural network model. The method further includes determining a first position of the first aerodynamic body relative to the vehicle body and a second position of the second aerodynamic body relative to the vehicle body based on the first normal-force request and the second normal-force request, respectively.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC