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Self-calibration method for electric power steering system

US8483913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/0457
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a self-calibration method for an electric power steering system, which can self-calibrate the sensors to a normalized state to prevent from signal distortion, whereby to maintain stable steering sense of the driver and promote robustness and performance of the EPS system. The self-calibration method includes a signal offset compensation tactic and a zero-point signal self-calibration tactic. The present invention determines whether to undertake self-calibration according to judgement tactics, including a sensor power supply judgement tactic, a sensor correctness judgement tactic, and a self-calibration triggering condition. The self-calibration method can increase the correctness of sensors, maintain the original steering-assisting function and promote robustness of the EPS system.

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