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Creep assist for steering management

US9981686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2016
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D15/0285
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Controlling a vehicle steering system includes determining a rack position of a rack needed to execute a maneuver. A minimum velocity allowing the desired steering angle to be reached is determined. The velocity of the vehicle is increased to the determined minimum velocity. The rack is moved to the rack position needed.

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