Distributed control architecture for mechatronic automotive systems
US6522962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2260/09
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chassis control network architecture having an electronic control module mountable on a steering column subassembly is disclosed. A first communications bus is connected to the electronic control module and an actuator control module is in communication with the electronic control module, through the first communications bus. The actuator control module is further connected to an electric steering motor, and is capable of receiving a steering input command from the electronic control module and applying it to the electric steering motor.
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