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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2001
Katsufumi Ichikawa, Tokyo, JP;
Takayuki Ushijima, Tokyo, JP;
Ryo Nitta, Tokyo, JP;
Katsumi Tomioka, Tokyo, JP;
Osamu Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A correction factor setting unit sets correction factors for a front-rear traction distribution control unit, an anti-lock brake control unit, a traction control unit, and a braking power control unit according to the situation of a road and the shape thereof which are inputted from a road information recognizing unit. At this time, the correction factors are preset values according to the situation of the road and the shape thereof so that the actions of the control units will be balanced with each other. Consequently, the plurality of vehicle behavior control units mounted in a vehicle act efficiently according to the situation of the road, on which the vehicle is driven forwards, and the shape thereof while quickly responding to the situation of the road and the shape thereof. Besides, the actions of the vehicle behavior control units are balanced with one another.