Active link for a stabilizer bar

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides an active link assembly for connecting a rotatable stabilizer bar and a pivotable control arm.
The active link assembly provides a controllable link which is actively adjusted to road conditions.
An active suspension system can receive sensor inputs (vehicle roll, speed, steering, etc.
) at an electronic controller or computer.
The controller adjusts the length or resistance to movement of the present link to produce a desired ride and handling level.
The present link assembly is suitable for use with conventional stabilizer bars and control arms.
In a preferred embodiment, the present active link assembly includes a housing connected to a control arm.
A reciprocable rod link is mounted in the housing and connected to a stabilizer rod.
A gear rack is provided on the rod link.
A drive gear is mounted in the housing and mated to the gear rack.
A controller operates a drive unit to vary the resistance of the drive gear, and thus the length of the rod link between the control arm and the stabilizer bar.