Steering control with variable damper assistance and method implementing the same
US6761243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention regards an automotive steering wheel control system having a steering wheel, a magnetorheological damper in communication with the steering wheel and a road wheel control system operably connected to the magnetorheological damper where the magnetorheological damper controls the steering wheel in response to a torque signal from the road wheel control system.
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