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Traction control system for four-wheel steerable vehicle

US5157611A · kind A · utility

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5References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1990
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2540/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A traction control system for a four-wheel steerable vehicle includes a reference value generating circuit for generating a reference value for detecting a slippage of a drive wheel in a driving state, an output torque control device for controlling the torque of the drive wheel on the basis of an output from said reference value generating circuit so as to bring said drive wheel into a predetermined slipping state, and a reference value correcting circuit for correcting the reference value on the basis of a rear wheel steering angle. This makes it possible to insure a steering stability in a critical condition when a misalignment has been produced in phases of the front and rear wheels.

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