Automated re-centering of steering system
US9380737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering system and method are described for a vehicle having steerable wheels. A steering device may be coupled to one or more of the wheels. A parked state of the vehicle and a present orientation of the hydraulic steering device may be determined. The present orientation of the steering device may be compared with a neutral orientation of the steering device. Based upon a determined parked state of the vehicle and the comparing of the present and neutral orientations of the steering device, the steering device may be moved from the present orientation toward the neutral orientation.
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