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Method for controlling an electric power assist steering system with low hysteresis and torque ripple

US6817439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L5/221
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electric power assist steering system is controlled by sensing torque in a steering shaft at a point along said steering shaft between a hand wheel and a mechanical connection to an electric motor, wherein the sensing includes sensing a magnetic field direction and intensity.

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