Controlling inclination of vehicle travelling on curve - utilises pendular mass attached to drivers seat to provide anticipatory action

摘要

The body of a vehicle inclines as the vehicle travels around a curve to compensate for centrifugal force. The vehicle body is carried by a bogie on rails and has a suspension which allows it to rock from side to side. This rocking is controlled by a jack between the bogie and body and powered by a motor pump assembly via a distribution unit. The distribution unit is controlled via. windings which are excited by a pendular mass mounted between sensors. The pendular mass is attached to a suspension assembly below the drivers seat. The seat is suspended to allow the drivers to displace his centre of gravity which he does before he reaches the curve.