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Motor-driven power steering system

US4611682A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 8, 1984
Grant dateSep 16, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/934
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved electric power steering system is disclosed. The system includes an electric motor as a driving device. Input system torque, motor current flow and motor temperature are detected and used to control the motor to prevent premature failure of the system due to elevated temperatures in the vehicle engine compartment.

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