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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2007
Richard J. Knoll, Swartz Creek, MI (US);
William Golpe, Taylors, SC (US);
Nikolai K. Moshchuk, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Chandra S. Namuduri, Troy, MI (US);
Flavio Nardi, Ainslie, AU;
Jihan Ryu, Cary, NC (US);
Raviraj U. Nayak, Troy, MI (US);
Richard J. Knoll, Swartz Creek, MI (US);
William Golpe, Taylors, SC (US);
Nikolai K. Moshchuk, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Chandra S. Namuduri, Troy, MI (US);
Flavio Nardi, Ainslie, AU;
Jihan Ryu, Cary, NC (US);
Raviraj U. Nayak, Troy, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An analytical methodology for the specification of progressive optimal compression damping of a suspension system to negotiate severe events, yet provides very acceptable ride quality and handling during routine events. In a broad aspect, the method provides a progressive optimal unconstrained damping response of the wheel assembly with respect to the body. In a preferred aspect, the method provides a progressive optimal constrained damping response of the wheel assembly with respect to the body, wherein below a predetermined velocity a conventional damper force is retained.