Modification of the trajectory of a vehicle wheel in the event of steering system failure
US11247722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorised vehicle comprises a first wheel located laterally on a first side of the vehicle, and a second wheel located laterally on a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side. The vehicle comprises a steering system configured to modify the orientation of the wheels and to turn the vehicle. The vehicle comprises a trajectory modifier configured to vary the speed of rotation of the first wheel and to modify the trajectory of the vehicle in the event of failure of the steering system.
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