Patent ID: 6076027
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A method of controlling a vehicle active tilt control system having a stabilizer bar adjustable by a hydraulic actuator which is movable in first and second opposing directions for adjusting vehicle body roll resistance provided by the stabilizer bar, and having a pressure control valve for controlling hydraulic pressure to the actuator, the method comprising:obtaining a lateral acceleration magnitude signal;comparing said lateral acceleration magnitude signal to a first lateral acceleration threshold;enabling the active tilt control system for the vehicle when said lateral acceleration magnitude signal exceeds said first lateral acceleration threshold;disabling the active tilt control system for the vehicle when said lateral acceleration magnitude signal is less than said first lateral acceleration threshold;comparing said lateral acceleration magnitude signal to a third lateral acceleration threshold; andresetting the active tilt control system for the vehicle when said lateral acceleration magnitude signal is less than said third lateral acceleration threshold continuously for at least a predetermined period of time.