Power assisting steering system and a method of operating a power assisting steering system
US11851101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/144
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a power assisting steering system for a vehicle having at least a first and a second steered wheel, the system comprising a control unit configured to receive input on a desired change of steering angle, a first and a second power generating device configured to provide power assisted steering for turning the first and the steered wheel, respectively. The control unit, in response to the received input, is configured to alternatingly activate and deactivate the first and second power generating device, respectively, so as to repeatedly and alternatingly provide power assistance to the first and the second steered wheel as the first and second steered wheels are turned to achieve the desired change of steering angle. The invention also relates to a method of operating a power assisting steering system.
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