Suspension Load Weight Derivation for Accurate Damping Control

The patent segments the load weight derivation into two distinct components: stroke amount (suspension compression) and support member movement amount (adjustment unit displacement). By measuring these separately and combining them through calculation, the system achieves accurate load weight specification even when actual load differs significantly from assumed load, resolving the accuracy issue without requiring a completely new complex device.

The patent introduces the support member movement amount as an intermediary measurement that bridges the gap between assumed load and actual load. This intermediary parameter, when combined with stroke amount through calculation, enables accurate derivation of actual load weight, solving the accuracy problem while maintaining a relatively simple derivation process.

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the derived actual load weight (from stroke amount and support member movement) is fed back to the damping force control system. This feedback enables the damping force to be automatically adjusted according to the actual load, improving vehicle stability and comfort while maintaining a relatively simple control system architecture.

The patent makes the damping force dynamic by linking it to the derived actual load weight. Instead of using a fixed or assumed load value, the system continuously adjusts damping force based on the dynamically derived actual load, thereby improving vehicle performance while keeping the control logic relatively simple.