Tesla Files Patent for Hybrid Suspension Aimed at Improving Common Road Driving Pain Points

According to foreign media reports, Tesla has filed a patent for an advanced hybrid suspension system with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This solution combines active motor-driven control with carefully arranged passive components to achieve exceptional ride comfort and energy efficiency, while effectively addressing impacts from road imperfections, particularly potholes.

The patent number for this solution is US12654505B2, titled "Vehicle Suspension Actuator System." The design was created by inventors Brian Lee Doorlag, Avraham Kagan, and Justin Sill.

At the core of this system is an active control component driven by an electric motor. The motor drives a belt, which in turn powers a ball nut assembly and a screw, enabling real-time adjustment of the effective length of the suspension strut.

By extending or retracting, this actuator can more precisely raise or lower the wheel, thereby counteracting the effects of road disturbances. Various sensors, including accelerometers and wheel position monitors, transmit data to the suspension control system, which processes the input and instantly sends commands to the electric motor.