Method for determining a set steering angle of steered wheels of a vehicle
US8036792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining a set steering angle βo of steered wheels of a vehicle comprising a tractor and a trailer that is articulated with regard to the tractor. This method makes it possible to produce a set value that can be used for various purposes. This set value can thus be used for controlling an actuator acting upon the steering angle or for being communicated in order to inform the driver. According to the invention, during reversing maneuvers: based on a target point C via which the driver would like the path of the vehicle to pass, an angle set value ?c between the axes of the trailer and of the tractor is determined according to said target point C and to the dimensions of the vehicle, and; the set steering angle β of the steered wheels is determined according to a servo-system causing the measured angle ? between the axis of the trailer and the tractor to tend toward said angle set value ?c.
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