Steering apparatus, automotive vehicle with the same, and steering control method
US8255120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D6/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive vehicle with a steering apparatus includes a steering wheel, front and rear steerable road wheels, and a steering mechanism for steering the front and rear steerable road wheels. The steering apparatus measures a steering wheel angle of the steering wheel; sets a desired position of a center of rotation about which the vehicle is to rotate for changing a heading angle of the vehicle with respect to a path of the vehicle; sets a desired turning behavior of the vehicle in accordance with the measured steering wheel angle and the desired position of the center of rotation; sets the desired front and rear road wheel steer angles in accordance with the desired turning behavior; and controls the steering mechanism in accordance with the desired front and rear road wheel steer angles.
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