Patent · US Expired

Lane following vehicle control and process

US6463369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2001
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2201/087
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with a vehicle running condition along a lane and an actual steering angle, a control unit determine a target steering angle to follow the lane, and controls an actual steering torque with an actuator to a target steering torque to achieve the target steering angle. The control unit limits the target steering torque by setting a target torque limit determined in accordance with a sensed longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle.

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