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Controlled torque steering system and method

US6098741A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1999
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D6/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A controlled torque steering system 10 for use in an on demand hydraulic assist steering system for a vehicle allows a user to engage a controller 18 for employing a signal processor 16 to delay or ramp down a control output signal for providing a stable controlled torque steering system. Controlled torque steering system 10 allows for the selection of a determined amount of desired assist in steering, including none if so desired.

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