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Soft-disable damping for electric power steering

US6745866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2003
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/0484
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric power steering system includes a motor and a soft-disable controller in signal communication with the motor for reducing the abruptly increased reaction torque felt by a driver when an assist torque is abruptly disabled.

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