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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2007
Munehisa Horiguchi, Tokyo, JP;
Akira Mizuno, Tokyo, JP;
Munehisa Horiguchi, Tokyo, JP;
Akira Mizuno, Tokyo, JP;
Equos Research Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A vehicle control device which can provide compatibility between a high grip performance and fuel efficiency is provided. When a camber angle of a wheelis adjusted to a negative camber, ground contact pressure in a first treadis increased and ground contact pressure in a second treadis decreased. Accordingly, the high grip performance is provided. On the other hand, when the camber angle of the wheelis adjusted to a positive camber, the ground contact pressure in the first treadis decreased and the ground contact pressure in the second treadis increased. Accordingly, a rolling resistance becomes low, and fuel saving is achieved. In this manner, by adjusting the camber angle of the wheel, the compatibility can be provided between conflicting performances of the high grip performance and the fuel saving.