Abstract: An axle assembly for use in a vehicle includes an axle housing extending along an axle axis. The vehicle includes a first wheel and a second wheel spaced from the first wheel, and a chassis extending along a chassis axis. The axle housing is configured to pivot with respect to the chassis about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is configured to be obliquely oriented with respect to the chassis axis such that the axle housing is configured to be a tilted axle housing. The axle assembly also includes an electric motor coupled to the axle housing and configured to be rotatably coupled to at least one of the first and second wheels. The electric motor is disposed in the axle cavity such that the electric motor is surrounded by the axle housing.

Abstract: An axle assembly for use in a vehicle includes an axle housing extending along an axle axis. The vehicle includes a first wheel and a second wheel spaced from the first wheel, and a chassis extending along a chassis axis. The axle housing is configured to pivot with respect to the chassis about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is configured to be obliquely oriented with respect to the chassis axis such that the axle housing is configured to be a tilted axle housing. The axle assembly also includes an electric motor coupled to the axle housing and configured to be rotatably coupled to at least one of the first and second wheels. The electric motor is disposed in the axle cavity such that the electric motor is surrounded by the axle housing.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system and a method of control. A friction brake torque and a secondary brake torque may be applied with a friction and secondary brakes, respectively, under various operating conditions, such as when a brake torque command is less than a threshold brake torque command.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system and a method of control. The vehicle brake system may include a friction brake and a secondary brake that may be applied to slow rotation of a vehicle wheel when a wheel slip condition is detected.

Abstract: An example filtration device may include a plurality of filter lobes. The filtration device may also include a spine connected to each of the plurality of filter lobes such that each filter lobe is interconnected through the spine. Each of the plurality of filter lobes may be positioned at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the spine such that each of the plurality of filter lobes are parallel to one another. The filtration device may also include a terminal lobe including a surface positioned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The filtration device may also include a plurality of pores positioned at a distal end of each of the plurality of filter lobes, and a waste channel in fluid communication with each of the plurality of pores.

Abstract: A prosthesis includes a tubular body of a graft material, a plurality of stents coupled to the tubular body, and a coupling. The coupling has a plurality of overlapping leaflets successively coupled to the tubular body around an opening formed in the graft material. The leaflets in a non-deployed configuration lay flush with the graft material of the tubular body and partially cover the opening, and the leaflets in a deployed configuration extend radially outward from the graft material of the tubular body. Delivery and deployment of a branch vessel prosthesis through the opening causes the leaflets to transform from the non-deployed configuration to the deployed configuration, and causes a diameter or width of a passageway defined by the leaflets to increase. Leaflet material properties, as well as size, shape, and sewing patterns on adjacent leaflets may be varied in order to vary the flexibility and/or orientation of the coupling.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system and a method of control. The vehicle brake system may include a friction brake and a secondary brake that may be applied to slow rotation of a vehicle wheel when a wheel slip condition is detected.

Abstract: An active air suspension system includes an air spring assembly that has a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag to provide a variable force and rate dual air spring configuration. The air suspension system is configured to accurately control pressure within the system in a closed-loop manner.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system and a method of control. A friction brake torque and a secondary brake torque may be applied with a friction and secondary brakes, respectively, under various operating conditions, such as when a brake torque command is less than a threshold brake torque command.

Abstract: A prosthesis includes a tubular body of a graft material, a plurality of stents coupled to the tubular body, and a coupling. The coupling has a plurality of overlapping leaflets successively coupled to the tubular body around an opening formed in the graft material. The leaflets in a non-deployed configuration lay flush with the graft material of the tubular body and partially cover the opening, and the leaflets in a deployed configuration extend radially outward from the graft material of the tubular body. Delivery and deployment of a branch vessel prosthesis through the opening causes the leaflets to transform from the non-deployed configuration to the deployed configuration, and causes a diameter or width of a passageway defined by the leaflets to increase. Leaflet material properties, as well as size, shape, and sewing patterns on adjacent leaflets may be varied in order to vary the flexibility and/or orientation of the coupling.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension utilizes an active air suspension system in combination with an adaptive damping system to provide a desired ride and handling output. The active air suspension and adaptive damping system can operate independently of each other, or can work in conjunction with each other to provide the desired output.

Abstract: An air suspension system is configured to maintain a desired vehicle comfort ride level as a function of vehicle speed. The air suspension system includes a plurality of air spring assemblies that each include a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag. A first set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a first ride rate and a second set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a second ride rate. Pressure is continuously varied within the first and second sets of air springs to maintain a first predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a low vehicle speed condition and to maintain a second predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a high vehicle speed condition.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension utilizes an active air suspension system in combination with an adaptive damping system to provide a desired ride and handling output. The active air suspension and adaptive damping system can operate independently of each other, or can work in conjunction with each other to provide the desired output.

Abstract: An active air suspension system includes an air spring assembly that has a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag to provide a variable force and rate dual air spring configuration. The air suspension system is configured to accurately control pressure within the system in a closed-loop manner.

Abstract: An air suspension system is configured to maintain a desired vehicle comfort ride level as a function of vehicle speed. The air suspension system includes a plurality of air spring assemblies that each include a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag. A first set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a first ride rate and a second set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a second ride rate. Pressure is continuously varied within the first and second sets of air springs to maintain a first predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a low vehicle speed condition and to maintain a second predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a high vehicle speed condition.