GB2467978B - Apparatus for monitoring the status of a movable load carrying member mounted on a vehicle - Google Patents

Apparatus for monitoring the status of a movable load carrying member mounted on a vehicle

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GB2467978B
GB2467978B GB0903114.7A GB0903114A GB2467978B GB 2467978 B GB2467978 B GB 2467978B GB 0903114 A GB0903114 A GB 0903114A GB 2467978 B GB2467978 B GB 2467978B
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monitoring
vehicle
carrying member
member mounted
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Matthew Fry
Stephan Pahl
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Knorr Bremse Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
Knorr Bremse Systeme fuer Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
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Knorr Bremse Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
Knorr Bremse Systeme fuer Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
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Citations (9)

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DE4222922A1 (en) * 1992-07-11 1993-07-01 Daimler Benz Ag Loading control for pneumatic sprung double axle - has pressure sensors on main axle controlling diversion of excess load to secondary axle to maintain traction on main axle
US5517847A (en) * 1994-12-16 1996-05-21 Ford Motor Company Open compartment load leveling ride height control
US20020014364A1 (en) * 1999-09-24 2002-02-07 William P. Bartlett Axle pressure control system
GB2387359A (en) * 2002-03-27 2003-10-15 Wheelbase Engineering Ltd Control system for lift axles
JP2004345440A (en) * 2003-05-21 2004-12-09 Isuzu Motors Ltd Vehicle height adjusting device
JP2005271796A (en) * 2004-03-25 2005-10-06 Sumitomo Rubber Ind Ltd Vehicle attitude adjusting device
US20060170168A1 (en) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-03 Rotz John F Automated control system for a vehicle lift axle
EP1812254A1 (en) * 2004-10-18 2007-08-01 Volvo Lastvagnar Ab An axle load control system and a wheel base adjustment system
EP1858748A1 (en) * 2005-03-02 2007-11-28 Volvo Lastvagnar Ab Vehicle suspension arrangement

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4222922A1 (en) * 1992-07-11 1993-07-01 Daimler Benz Ag Loading control for pneumatic sprung double axle - has pressure sensors on main axle controlling diversion of excess load to secondary axle to maintain traction on main axle
US5517847A (en) * 1994-12-16 1996-05-21 Ford Motor Company Open compartment load leveling ride height control
US20020014364A1 (en) * 1999-09-24 2002-02-07 William P. Bartlett Axle pressure control system
GB2387359A (en) * 2002-03-27 2003-10-15 Wheelbase Engineering Ltd Control system for lift axles
JP2004345440A (en) * 2003-05-21 2004-12-09 Isuzu Motors Ltd Vehicle height adjusting device
JP2005271796A (en) * 2004-03-25 2005-10-06 Sumitomo Rubber Ind Ltd Vehicle attitude adjusting device
EP1812254A1 (en) * 2004-10-18 2007-08-01 Volvo Lastvagnar Ab An axle load control system and a wheel base adjustment system
US20060170168A1 (en) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-03 Rotz John F Automated control system for a vehicle lift axle
EP1858748A1 (en) * 2005-03-02 2007-11-28 Volvo Lastvagnar Ab Vehicle suspension arrangement

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