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Power steering system

US7703561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2006
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2520/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In order to reduce a steering torque during stoppage of a vehicle, according to the invention, opposite drive torques in normal and reverse directions are applied to a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel when a driver steers a steering wheel in a state where the vehicle stops, whereby a moment to turn the vehicle is generated, and an assist torque for steering the steering wheel is generated.

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