Electric power steering torque compensation
US11014606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D6/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Among other things, we describe techniques for electric power steering torque compensation. Techniques are provided for a method implemented by a computer, e.g., a computer onboard an autonomous vehicle. A planning circuit onboard the vehicle and connected to an EPS of the vehicle determines a compensatory torque signal to modify an actual steering angle of a steering wheel of the vehicle to match an expected steering angle of the steering wheel. The planning circuit transmits the compensatory torque signal to a control circuit that controls the steering angle of the steering wheel. The EPS modifies the actual steering angle based on the compensatory torque signal resulting in a modified steering angle. The control circuit operates the vehicle based on the modified steering angle.
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