Patents
US 12729976 B2: Corrective look-ahead road profiling system and method for enhanced active suspension performance in vehicles
- Granted
- 2026-09-08
- Filed
- 2025-04-30 application 19194766
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to an advanced system for enhancing active suspension in vehicles through predictive road profiling. The system employs a novel combination of sensors and algorithms to accurately predict road irregularities before the vehicle encounters them. This predictive capability allows for real-time adjustments to the suspension system, optimizing vehicle handling, comfort, and safety. The system includes a look-ahead sensor mechanism that measures the road profile at a distance ahead of the vehicle and computes the anticipated road conditions using a sophisticated algorithm that accounts for vehicle dynamics such as speed, pitch, and heave. The processed data is then used to adjust the suspension settings preemptively, mitigating the impact of road irregularities and improving the overall driving experience. This technology addresses the limitations of current active suspension systems by enhancing their predictive accuracy and operational efficiency.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 (ipgb20260908.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 3 patents | US company or organization | Southfield, MI | Lawrence Technological University College or university EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Nonprofit EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane MacGregor Morison | Troy, MI | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 | ||
| James Andrew Mynderse | Berkley, MI | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G01C | Measuring distances, levels or bearings; surveying; navigation; gyroscopic instruments; photogrammetry or videogrammetry | G01C21/3819 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 |
| B60G | Vehicle suspension arrangements | B60G17/016 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 |
| G06V | Image or video recognition or understanding | G06V20/588 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-09-08 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
No recorded assignments or security interests on file for this patent.
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