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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2002
Filed:
May. 24, 2000
Jim Hawkins, Cookeville, TN (US);
Mark Clements, Lapeer, MI (US);
Chris Keeney, Troy, MI (US);
Joe Fader, Brighton, MI (US);
Steve Yollick, Troy, MI (US);
Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having a first and a second segment attached to respective vehicle suspension members. The first and a second segments are selectively coupled by a decoupler assembly to provide coordinated or uncoordinated movement of the first and second suspension members. The decoupler assembly is preferably in communication with a controller and sensors located adjacent the vehicle wheel assemblies. The controller interprets the signals from the sensors and determines whether the decoupler assembly should be activated. In some embodiments, a limited slip can be achieved between said first and second stabilizer bar segments.