US3778081A
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Automatic control system to provide stability to a vehicle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-05-10
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-05-10
Abstract
Abstract Automatic control system to provide stability to a vehicle, comprising a device which detects centrifugal force generated on the vehicle when it runs along a curved path, and cylinder means including valve and conduit means, the cylinder means being operated by the detecting device so that it adjusts the amount of fluid in one or more pairs of fluid dampers disposed respectively at right-side and left-side portions of the vehicle to incline the latter against rolling motion thereof occurring with the centrifugal force. The operation of the cylinder means is imparted to the detecting device in the form of a force counteracting the centrifugal force, to compensate the amount of fluid in the dampers, whereby the vehicle runs in a stable attitude.
Inventors
- 👤 N Takahashi
- 👤 H Inoue
- 👤 Y Toshimitsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G21/00; B60G21/10; B60G17/00; B60G17/015; B60G17/0152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An automatic control system to provide stability to a vehicle, comprising: a mechanism for detecting centrifugal force generated on the vehicle when the same runs along a curved path, and for transforming the detected centrifugal force into fluid pressure; a fluid cylinder operated by said detecting mechanism, for adjusting the amount of fluid in at least one pair of fluid dampers disposed on side portions of the vehicle to incline the latter against rolling motion thereof occurring with the centrifugal force; and feedback means connected to said detecting mechanism and to said cylinder, for transferring the operation of said cylinder to said detecting mechanism in the form of a force counteracting the centrifugal force, to compensate the amount of fluid in said dampers, whereby the vehicle runs in a stable attitude; wherein said cylinder has at least one valve means and at least one respective fluid conduit, connecting said dampers, said valve means closing said conduit during the operation of said cylinder and keeping said conduit connected when said cylinder is not in operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An automatic control system to provide stability to a vehicle, comprising: a mechanism for detecting centrifugal force generated on the vehicle when the same runs along a curved path, and for transforming the detected centrifugal force into fluid pressure; a fluid cylinder operated by said detecting mechanism, for adjusting the amount of fluid in at least one pair of fluid dampers disposed on side portions of the vehicle to incline the latter against rolling motion thereof occurring with the centrifugal force; and feedback means connected to said detecting mechanism and to said cylinder, for transferring the operation of said cylinder to said detecting mechanism in the form of a force counteracting the centrifugal force, to compensate the amount of fluid in said dampers, whereby the vehicle runs in a stable attitude; wherein said cylinder has at least one valve means and at least one respective fluid conduit, connecting said dampers, said valve means closing said conduit during the operation of said cylinder and keeping said conduit connected when said cylinder is not in operation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |