Method and system for automatic wheel positioning
US8849518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/168
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for automatically angularly positioning wheels of an automotive vehicle after parking. The system disclosed here includes a power-assisted steering system coupled to the wheels. Further, the system includes a controller, coupled to the steering system, which is configured to automatically position the wheels in a desired direction, based on a determination that the vehicle is parked.
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