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Method and arrangement for operating a steering system for a motor vehicle

US6446749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D6/002
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering system for a motor vehicle having at least one steerable wheel, an actuator and a superposing gear assembly. The steering movement, which is initiated by the driver of the vehicle, and the movement, which is initiated by the actuator, are superposed by the superposing gear assembly for generating a steering movement of the steerable wheel within pregiven steering stops. The essence of the invention is that the movement, which is initiated by the actuator, is at least reduced before reaching the steering stop. According to the invention, one arrives at a superposed steering with which the steering stops are considered so as to provide increased safety and increased comfort.

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