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System and method for controlling a vehicle steering system

US10858001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Muhammad Adeel Awan · Herzogenrath, DE
Frank Peter Engels · Solingen, DE
Mohsen Lakehal-ayat · Aachen, DE
Uwe Hoffmann · Leverkusen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 27, 2017
Grant date	Dec 8, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2710/202
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for control of a steering system of a vehicle, mechanically coupled to the wheels and including an actuator for applying a force or a torque to the steering system. A force or torque can be superimposed on a force or torque originating from the wheels. The system includes a detection unit disposed on the vehicle and configured for anticipatorily detecting at least one surface condition of a surface section located ahead of the vehicle in the direction of vehicle travel and subsequently driven on by the vehicle. The system including a data processing unit disposed on the vehicle and connected to and communicating with the detection unit. The data processing unit configured for generating control signals for controlling an actuator of the steering system based on the detected surface condition.

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