Vehicle steering controller and method
US8418800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/0481
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering device and method for controlling steering of a steer-by-wire vehicle. A steering instrument receives input from a driver and a turning device turns the wheel(s). A selectively engageable backup clutch is positioned between the steering instrument and the turning device. Whether or not the backup clutch is engaged is based a steering state signal from the steering instrument and a turning state signal from the turning device.
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