Patent ID: 6526334
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B60K,B60T,B60W,G01P

Abstract:
A process for controlling the driving behavior of an automotive vehicle provided with tire sensors that determine the measured forces (Fmess) applied to the vehicle tires, comprising the steps of:determining the measured forces applied to each vehicle tires; determining variable masses applied to the vehicle by converting the forces applied to each of the tires into masses and applying the variable masses to a stored mass distribution model, said mass distribution model including basic mass distribution of the vehicle, actual vehicle mass and mass point of gravity location, whereby the addition of the variable masses is to variable loading sites within the mass distribution model; and determining the variable center of gravity, the yaw rate and the side slip angle of the vehicle using the mass distribution model and controlling the driving behavior of the vehicle based on the determined variable center of gravity, the determined yaw rate and the determined side slip angle.