Four-wheel steered vehicle and torque distribution control methods for same
US9008915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating steerable rear wheels of a vehicle includes detecting a rear wheel steering angle of at least one of the steerable rear wheels, and detecting a first vehicular condition. The method further includes determining a weighted rear steering angle value based at least in part upon the rear wheel steering angle and the first vehicular condition, and controlling the steerable rear wheels in response to the weighted rear steering angle value.
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