Patent · US Expired

Steering-wheel revolution number correction system of all-wheel-drive vehicle

US6857494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2001
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D12/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Turning radius is calculated from steering angles of steering-wheels and articulation angles of respective frames, and the steering-wheels are automatically rotated faster than rear-wheels based on the turning radius, the revolution number of the rear-wheels, engine speed of an engine and a speed range of hydraulic motors, so that conventional trouble for manipulating operation lever etc. while turning a motor grader and skill-requiring work for adjusting the revolution number of the steering-wheels in accordance with the revolution number of the rear-wheels can be eliminated, thereby easily and accurately controlling the revolution number of the steering-wheels and securely preventing tight-corner braking phenomenon.

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