Steering column feel emulator mechanical stops

    公开(公告)号:US10471990B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-12

    申请号:US15627643

    申请日:2017-06-20

    Abstract: A steering system for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The steering system includes, in some embodiments, a steering shaft, a steering column jacket encircling at least a portion of the steering shaft, an emulator enclosed within a housing, the emulator coupled to the steering shaft, and a travel limiter assembly enclosed within the housing and coupled with the steering shaft, the travel limiter assembly comprising at least one rotational member having a pin and a groove configured to receive the pin, the groove including a stop portion. In some embodiments, the at least one rotational member and at least a portion of the steering shaft rotates within the housing and the pin travels within the groove until the pin encounters the stop portion after a predetermined degree of rotation of the steering shaft.

    STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME 审中-公开
    自动驾驶车辆的转向系统及其转向方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140214256A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US13750408

    申请日:2013-01-25

    CPC classification number: G05D1/021 B62D9/005

    Abstract: A steering system for an autonomously driven vehicle and methods of steering the vehicle are disclosed. A brake device is operable in a first phase to brake the vehicle when a power steering controller is in a first mode and operable in a second phase to steer the vehicle when the power steering controller is in a second mode. A main controller is in communication with a friction device to signal the friction device to actuate to a disengaged position when the power steering controller is in the first mode and the brake device is in the first phase, and signal the friction device to actuate to an engaged position to secure a steering wheel in an initial position when the power steering controller is in the second mode and the brake device is in the second phase to allow the brake device to steer the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自主驾驶车辆的转向系统和转向车辆的方法。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式时,制动装置可在第一阶段中操作以制动车辆,并且当动力转向控制器处于第二模式时可在第二阶段中操作以转向车辆。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式并且制动装置处于第一阶段时,主控制器与摩擦装置通信以指示摩擦装置致动到脱离位置,并且将摩擦装置发信号通到一个 当动力转向控制器处于第二模式并且制动装置处于第二阶段以允许制动装置转向车辆时,将方向盘固定在初始位置。

    STEERING COLUMN FEEL EMULATOR MECHANICAL STOPS

    公开(公告)号:US20180362079A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US15627643

    申请日:2017-06-20

    Abstract: A steering system for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The steering system includes, in some embodiments, a steering shaft, a steering column jacket encircling at least a portion of the steering shaft, an emulator enclosed within a housing, the emulator coupled to the steering shaft, and a travel limiter assembly enclosed within the housing and coupled with the steering shaft, the travel limiter assembly comprising at least one rotational member having a pin and a groove configured to receive the pin, the groove including a stop portion. In some embodiments, the at least one rotational member and at least a portion of the steering shaft rotates within the housing and the pin travels within the groove until the pin encounters the stop portion after a predetermined degree of rotation of the steering shaft.

    Methods and systems for steering system integrity testing

    公开(公告)号:US09776657B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-03

    申请号:US15228069

    申请日:2016-08-04

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for steering system integrity testing includes positioning the vehicle with the second traction wheel within a first constraint; applying mechanical load to the first traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first traction wheel within a second constraint; applying mechanical load to the second traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first and second traction wheels on respective first and second friction surfaces; applying mechanical load to the first and second traction wheels; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; transmitting the data to a processor; and determining, via the processor, a health status of the steering system based on the data.

    Systems and methods for variable steering assist
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for variable steering assist 有权
    可变转向辅助系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09085317B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-21

    申请号:US13944258

    申请日:2013-07-17

    CPC classification number: B62D5/0469 B62D15/021

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a steering assist unit of a vehicle. The method includes receiving sensor data indicating a wheel position of a wheel relative to a frame of the vehicle, and determining a travel limit value for the steering assist unit based at least on the wheel position of the wheel. The method further includes outputting a control signal to control the travel of the steering assist unit based on the travel limit value.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制车辆的转向辅助单元的方法和装置。 该方法包括接收指示车轮相对于车辆的车轮位置的传感器数据,以及至少基于车轮的车轮位置确定转向辅助单元的行驶极限值。 该方法还包括输出控制信号以根据行驶极限值来控制转向辅助单元的行驶。

    STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME
    10.
    发明申请
    STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME 有权
    自动驾驶车辆的转向系统及其转向方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140277893A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13826122

    申请日:2013-03-14

    Abstract: A steering system for an autonomously driven vehicle and methods of steering the vehicle are disclosed. A main controller signals a secondary steering assembly to operate in a first phase when a power steering controller is in a first mode and a second phase to steer the vehicle when the power steering controller is in a second mode. The main controller signals a friction device to actuate to a disengaged position when the power steering controller is in the first mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the first phase, and to signal the friction device to actuate to an engaged position to secure a steering wheel in an initial position when the power steering controller is in the second mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the second phase to allow the secondary steering assembly to steer the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自主驾驶车辆的转向系统和转向车辆的方法。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式时,主控制器指示次级转向组件在第一阶段中操作,而当动力转向控制器处于第二模式时,主控制器指示第二阶段来转向车辆。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式并且次级转向组件处于第一阶段时,主控制器用信号通知摩擦装置致动到脱离位置,并且向摩擦装置发出信号以致动到接合位置以固定转向 当动力转向控制器处于第二模式并且次级转向组件处于第二阶段以允许辅助转向组件转向车辆时,车轮处于初始位置。

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