Torque sensor backup in a steer-by-wire system
US6609052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steer-by-wire system for use in a vehicle includes a driver interface system. The driver interface system includes a steering mechanism for use by an operator of the vehicle. The steer-by-wire system may allow the operator to steer the vehicle during failures within the driver interface system. When a failure is detected, the movement of the steering mechanism is controlled and torque applied by the operator to the steering mechanism is measured. The vehicle is maneuvered by the steer-by-wire system as a function of the torque applied.
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