18474237. PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takashi Yanagi of Saitama (JP)
Ryosuke Yamazaki of Saitama (JP)
Takehito Masubuchi of Saitama (JP)
PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18474237 titled 'PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTOR, SUSPENSION CONTROLLER, AND PREVIEW ROAD SURFACE DETECTION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a preview road surface detector that can discontinue predictive control to reduce energy consumption. The detector includes a distance sensor on a vehicle body member to detect the distance between the vehicle and a measurement point on the road surface ahead, corresponding to a wheel's contact portion. A distance calculator then determines the road surface distance based on the sensor's detection value, deactivating the sensor under certain conditions.
- Distance sensor on vehicle body member
- Detects distance to measurement point on road surface ahead
- Measurement point corresponds to wheel's contact portion
- Distance calculator determines road surface distance
- Deactivates sensor under predetermined condition
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and road maintenance vehicles.
Problems Solved
Reduces energy consumption in determining whether to discontinue predictive control, improving overall efficiency and performance.
Benefits
Enhanced energy efficiency, improved predictive control accuracy, reduced wear and tear on vehicle components.
Potential Commercial Applications
Autonomous vehicle industry, automotive manufacturing sector, road maintenance companies.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or technologies related to road surface detectors or predictive control systems in the automotive industry.
Unanswered Questions
How does the distance sensor differentiate between various road surface conditions?
The abstract does not provide details on how the distance sensor can distinguish between different types of road surfaces or conditions.
What specific predetermined conditions deactivate the distance sensor?
The abstract does not specify the exact conditions under which the distance sensor is deactivated, leaving room for further clarification.
Original Abstract Submitted
A preview road surface detector capable of discontinuing predictive control is provided, which suppresses the energy consumption required to determine whether predictive control should be discontinued. The preview road surface detector includes: a distance sensor provided on a vehicle body member, the distance sensor detecting a value related to a distance between the vehicle body member and a measurement point on a road surface ahead of a vehicle, the measurement point corresponding to at least part of a road surface contact portion of a wheel; and a distance calculator that calculates a road surface distance as the distance from the vehicle body member to the measurement point, based on a detection value detected by the distance sensor, in which the distance sensor is deactivated under a predetermined condition.
