Title :
A new electronic controlled suspension using piezo-electric ceramics
Author :
Tsuka, Hidemori ; Nakano, Jiro ; Yokoya, Yuji ; Fukami, Akira ; Hirano, Yoshio
Author_Institution :
Toyota Motor Corp., Aichi, Japan
Abstract :
A new electronic controlled suspension system called Piezo TEMS (Toyota electronic modulated suspension) is developed by using piezoelectric ceramics for a sensor, and an actuator. As a result, good drivability and vehicle stability can be obtained with an improved riding comfort
Keywords :
actuators; automotive electronics; ceramics; electric sensing devices; piezoelectric materials; Piezo TEMS; Toyota electronic modulated suspension; actuator; drivability; electronic controlled suspension; piezoelectric ceramics; riding comfort; vehicle stability; Ceramics; Consumer electronics; Control systems; Damping; Force sensors; Pistons; Road vehicles; Shock absorbers; Stability; Vehicle driving;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Applications in Transportation, 1990., IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI
DOI :
10.1109/EAIT.1990.205471
