A weight distribution system for dynamically controlling and adjusting the weight load on each axle of a vehicle uses a manifold that is fluid flow disposed between a source of pressured air of the vehicle and the air bags of the vehicle. The manifold allows an individual air bag to be inflated or deflated to a desired pressurization depending on either preprogrammed or user input parameters. By individually controlling the air bags, the system allows the setting of the maximum amount of weight to be borne by a given axle so that tires can be removed from that axle without weight overloading the remaining tires. The system also automatically self-levels the chassis of the vehicle and maintains proper ride height of the vehicle using input from a height sensor located on one of the axles. The system wirelessly communicates, terrestrially or via satellite, its parameters to roadway officials to verify that the vehicle is in compliance with weight loading requirements and to the home office or other location via a satellite link.


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    Title :

    Controllable load distribution system for a vehicle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-03-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge / B62C VEHICLES DRAWN BY ANIMALS , Von Tieren gezogene Fahrzeuge / B62K Fahrräder , CYCLES / G06F ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING , Elektrische digitale Datenverarbeitung



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