摘要:
An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.
摘要:
An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.
摘要:
An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.
摘要:
An automobile comprising first and second flaps provided on either side of a centerline on the underside of the automobile is provided. Each flap is deployable from first positions that extend minimally into the flow to respective second positions where each flap extends maximally into the flow of air when the automobile is in motion to reduce the downforce generated by the automobile. A control unit adapted to receive inputs that indicate the dynamic state of the automobile is further provided. The control unit select positions of the first and second flaps depending on the dynamic state to control the downforce generated by the automobile. If the inputs indicate that the automobile is cornering, the positions of the first and second flaps are selected so as to counter roll of the automobile.
摘要:
A vehicle includes a vehicle body and a regenerative air brake system disposed inside the vehicle body. The regenerative air brake system includes a conduit, a turbine positioned in the conduit, and an electrical generator operatively connected to the turbine and positioned remotely from the conduit. The regenerative air brake system may be activated during vehicle braking events to assist in decelerating the moving vehicle.
摘要:
A vehicle employing an active aerodynamic control system is described. A method for controlling the active aerodynamic control system includes determining a target acceleration downforce associated with an acceleration request and vehicle speed, determining a target braking downforce associated with a braking request and vehicle speed, and determining a target cornering downforce associated with a cornering request and vehicle speed. A maximum downforce request and a second greatest downforce request of the target acceleration downforce, the target braking downforce, and the target cornering downforce are determined. A preferred front/rear distribution of downforce is determined based upon the maximum downforce request and the second greatest downforce request. The active aerodynamic control system is controlled based upon the preferred front/rear distribution of downforce and the maximum downforce request.
摘要:
A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for measuring a determining a validity of an estimate of a response time of a brake is disclosed. A sensor obtains a waveform of a parameter related to the engagement of the brake during engagement of the brake. A processor analyzes the obtained waveform, determines inflection points in the waveform within a selected time period, validates the signal integrity of the waveform and provides an indicator when the number of determined inflection points is greater than a pre-specified count value.
摘要:
A variable aerodynamic device for a vehicle, comprising: a wing element (1) having a front and a rear; a frame or body (2) for mounting to a vehicle; a linear actuator (4, 5) mounted between the body (2) and a first mounting point or first location (8) on the wing element for moving the rear of the wing element between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the body; and a guide strut or linkage (9) mounted between the body and the wing element, the linkage being pivotally coupled to the wing element at a second mounting point or second location (10) forwards of the first location (8); the linkage being configured such that when the rear of the wing element is moved by the linear actuator between the raised position and the lowered position, the second location moves rearwardly relative to the body.
摘要:
An air brake system is provided for using the air resistance of a car (1) to produce energy and for simultaneously braking the car (1). The air brake system comprises an air intake port (2) having an open and a closed position. The air intake port (2) can be arranged, for instance, on the car (1) grille or on the sides of the car (1). The air intake port (2) is connected to an air guiding channel (4) disposed inside of the car (1), preferably in the hood compartment or engine bay thereof. The air entering the air intake port (2) in its open position and being guided through the air guiding channel (4) acts on energy conversion means being configured to convert the kinetic energy of the moving air into a different usable form of energy. Preferably, the energy conversion means comprise a rotatable fan (5) and a generator (6). The fan (5) is arranged inside of the air guiding channel (4) so that air entering the air intake port (2) in its open position and being guided through the air guiding channel (4) passes by the fan (5) and causes a rotating motion thereof. The fan (5) is operatively connected to the generator (6) for converting the rotational energy of the fan (5) and, thus, ultimately the energy of the air entering via the air intake port (2) in its open position and moving through the car (1) via the air guiding channel (4) into electric energy, which can be stored, for instance, by a battery of the car (1). The inventive air brake system, thus, provides for the advantage that in addition to using an increased air resistance for braking the car (1) this braking action is also producing energy that can be re-used by the car (1).
摘要:
A disintegratable aerodynamic brake is disclosed for use on a re-entry vehicle for retarding vehicle speed upon re-entry. The brake is connected to the travelling vehicle and is fabricated from a refractory material and is configured to progressively fuse and disintegrate as it becomes heated by friction as the vehicle encounters increasing atmospheric resistance upon reentry thereinto, so as to retard vehicle speed.