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Method and system for automatic wheel positioning

US8849518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2010
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 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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