CPC B60G 17/0155 (2013.01) [B60C 19/00 (2013.01); B60G 17/01908 (2013.01); B60G 17/0521 (2013.01); F16F 9/05 (2013.01); F16F 9/3292 (2013.01); G08C 17/02 (2013.01); B60C 2019/004 (2013.01); B60G 2202/152 (2013.01); B60G 2400/102 (2013.01); B60G 2400/252 (2013.01); B60G 2400/51222 (2013.01); B60G 2400/7122 (2013.01); B60G 2600/71 (2013.01); F16F 2222/126 (2013.01); F16F 2230/08 (2013.01); F16F 2230/18 (2013.01); F16F 2232/08 (2013.01); H02J 50/00 (2016.02)] | 20 Claims |
1. A gas spring assembly dimensioned for securement to an associated vehicle component adjacent an associated wheel that has an associated sensing device operatively associated therewith, said gas spring assembly comprising:
a flexible spring member having a longitudinal axis, said flexible spring member extending lengthwise between opposing first and second ends and peripherally about said longitudinal axis to at least partially define a spring chamber;
a first end member secured across said first end of said flexible spring member such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween;
a second end member secured across said second end of said flexible spring member such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween;
a gas spring sensing device adapted to communicate outputs having a relation to a property of said gas spring assembly; and,
a communication and power transmission module supported on one of said first and second end members, said module including:
a communication connection portion communicative coupled with an associated controller by way of one of a wireless connection and a wired connection that includes at least one electrical conductor;
a sensor connection portion communicatively coupled with said gas spring sensing device; and,
a wireless power and communication portion adapted for communicative coupling with the associated sensing device of the associated wheel, said wireless power and communication portion operable to communicate wireless data and/or signals to and/or from the associated sensing device of the associated wheel and operable to wirelessly transmit power to the associated sensing device of the associated wheel.
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