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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2009
Andelko Glavinic, Hannover, DE;
Tobias Lange, Bergheim, DE;
Udo Ronnenberg, Wedemark, DE;
Michael Schoppe, Hannover, DE;
Axel Stender, Hameln, DE;
Andelko Glavinic, Hannover, DE;
Tobias Lange, Bergheim, DE;
Udo Ronnenberg, Wedemark, DE;
Michael Schoppe, Hannover, DE;
Axel Stender, Hameln, DE;
WABCO GmbH, Hannover, DE;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for effecting wheelbase adjustment for utility vehicles having one or more axles with wheels, includes one or more adjustment mechanisms to which compressed air can be applied. The adjustment mechanism(s) adjust at least one of the axles in relation to the body of the vehicle. A pressure sensor measures the pressure of the compressed air in the adjustment mechanism(s) and generates corresponding pressure signals. A pulse-controlled valve or, alternatively, a spring-return valve, is employed to optionally feed the compressed air into the adjustment mechanism(s) and discharge the compressed air from the adjustment mechanism(s).