18227227. VEHICLE TOWING DRIVING CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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VEHICLE TOWING DRIVING CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Woul Sun Choi of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
Buhm Joo Suh of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
Yeong II Choi of Anyang-Si (KR)
Seung Wook Lee of Gwangmyeong-Si (KR)
Seok Joon Kim of Yongin-Si (KR)
Tal Chol Kim of Bucheon-Si (KR)
Hyuk Joon Kwon of Suwon-Si (KR)
VEHICLE TOWING DRIVING CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18227227 titled 'VEHICLE TOWING DRIVING CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system where a controller in a towed vehicle monitors wheel slip of both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle while driving. If wheel slip is detected in either vehicle, the controller adjusts the driving force of the towed vehicle or changes the distribution of driving force between the left and right wheels to improve driving stability and performance on rough roads.
- The controller in the towed vehicle monitors wheel slip of both the towing and towed vehicles.
- If wheel slip is detected in either vehicle, the controller adjusts the driving force of the towed vehicle.
- The controller can also change the distribution of driving force between the left and right wheels of the towed vehicle.
- This system aims to enhance driving stability and rough road escape performance of both the towing and towed vehicles.
Potential Applications: 1. Automotive industry for vehicles towing trailers or other vehicles. 2. Off-road vehicles for improved performance on rough terrain. 3. Emergency vehicles for better control in challenging driving conditions.
Problems Solved: 1. Addressing wheel slip in towing situations. 2. Improving driving stability and performance on rough roads. 3. Enhancing overall control and safety of towing vehicles.
Benefits: 1. Increased driving stability while towing. 2. Improved performance on rough terrain. 3. Enhanced safety for both the towing and towed vehicles.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be utilized in the automotive industry for vehicles towing trailers or other vehicles, off-road vehicles for improved performance on rough terrain, and emergency vehicles for better control in challenging driving conditions.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the controller determine wheel slip in both the towing and towed vehicles? 2. What specific driving information is used by the controller to make adjustments in the towed vehicle?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of vehicle dynamics and control systems could provide further advancements in improving driving stability and performance in towing situations.
Original Abstract Submitted
When a towing vehicle is driven while towing a towed vehicle having driving force, a controller of the towed vehicle determines wheel slip of the towing vehicle based on driving information of the towing vehicle and determines wheel slip of the towed vehicle based on driving information of the towed vehicle, and upon determining that wheel slip of the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle has occurred or upon determining that wheel slip of each of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle has occurred, control to increase or decrease driving force of the towed vehicle or control to change the driving force distribution ratio between left and right wheels of the towed vehicle is performed, whereby it is possible to improve driving stability and rough road escape performance of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle.
