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A method for automatically calibrating a controller (44) for a controllable damping system (40), for example, the suspension and damping system for a truck seat or cab, includes the steps of receiving a initiation signal that is checked against criteria to ensure that calibration is actually intende

A method for automatically calibrating a controller (44) for a controllable damping system (40), for example, the suspension and damping system for a truck seat or cab, includes the steps of receiving a initiation signal that is checked against criteria to ensure that calibration is actually intended. The seat (20) or other body (ex. a vehicle cab) is then moved to a first limit position, where a sensor (50, 50') reads a position signal, and to a second limit position, where another position signal is read. Preferably, a midpoint, or neutral position is calculated from the measured position signals, and the seat (20) or other body is moved to this neutral position. A range of movement is determined from the first and second position signals. Preferably, end stop limits are calculated as predetermined fractions of the range of movement value. All values are stored for use by the controllable damper system (40).

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for auto-calibration of a controlled damper suspension system for a body supported on a frame, comprising the steps of:a) receiving a signal to initiate calibration;b) positioning the body at a first limit position;c) determining a first limit value with a positi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for auto-calibration of a controlled damper suspension system for a body supported on a frame, comprising the steps of:a) receiving a signal to initiate calibration;b) positioning the body at a first limit position;c) determining a first limit value with a position sensor;d) positioning the body at a second limit position;e) determining a second limit value with the position sensor;f) storing the first limit value and the second limit value for use by the controlled damper system; andg) controlling a damper using the first limit value and the second limit value.