The invention relates to a tilting vehicle (10) including a frame (12) freely tiltable transversely between two longitudinally spaced wheels (14, 114), at least one variable damper (28, 30, 148) with adjustable damping force operatively connected between the frame (12) and the two wheels (14, 114) to counteract against longitudinal tilting as well as transversal tilting in a steering state, at least one sensor to generate signals indicative of transverse tilting of the frame (12) relative to a central vertical plane of the vehicle, and a controller in communication with the at least one variable damper (28, 30, 148) and the at least one sensor, which is at least a side wind sensor. The controller is configured to vary transverse damping by the at least one variable damper (28, 30, 148) in accordance with the signals generated by the at least one sensor to passively provide transverse tilt stability to the frame (12) through the force generated in the damper in the opposite direction of the damper movement, whereby an active change of the tilting state is solely powered by the operating weight of the vehicle and the driver. The at least one sensor is a side wind sensor for generating signals indicative of transverse tilting of the frame.


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    Title :

    TILT CONTROL FOR TILTING VEHICLES


    Additional title:

    KIPPSTEUERUNG FÜR KIPPFAHRZEUGE
    COMMANDE D'INCLINAISON POUR VÉHICULES BASCULEURS


    Contributors:
    WILL FRANK (author)

    Publication date :

    2020-03-25


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62K Fahrräder , CYCLES



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