Control element arrangement for controlling the steering angle of a motor vehicle
US5873430A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D6/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Control element arrangement for controlling the steering angle of a motor vehicle is provided. The arrangement has a user-operable control element by whose operation a steering angle adjusting unit can be controlled for the steering angle adjustment of the vehicle wheels which is mechanically uncoupled from the control element. A reaction force mechanism is provided for such an arrangement which exercises a reaction force onto the control element which counteracts the control element operating force and which rises when the steering angle size increases as well as when the longitudinal and/or lateral movement of the vehicle increases.
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