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Hybrid analog digital control method and apparatus for estimation of absolute velocity in active suspension systems

CA 1332079 C · Owner: Lord Corporation · Inventors: Wolfe, Paul T.

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An improved method and apparatus is provided for estimation of absolute velocity in active or semi-active suspension systems. A controller produces a signal estimate of absolute velocity which can be implemented by a control algorithm to attenuate motion between spaced members, such as in vehicular suspension systems. The controller performs time integration of an accelerometer input signal by an analog integrator means comprising a first-order low-pass filter. A digital feedback or offset means is utilized to stabilize the signal and constrain the constant and relatively low frequency components of the analog integrated signal about an oscillatory voltage range. A digital filter means …

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  • Granted September 20, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 20, 2011.
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FiledMay 8, 1989
GrantedSeptember 20, 1994
Term endedSeptember 20, 2011
Patent numberCA 1332079 C
Classification (IPC)G01P7/00 +2 more

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedMay 8, 1989Patent grantedSep 20, 1994Term endedSep 20, 2011

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