Adaptive energy absorber for steering column
    1.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorber for steering column 有权
    转向柱自适应能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US07510213B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-31

    申请号:US11430372

    申请日:2006-05-09

    IPC分类号: B60D1/11

    CPC分类号: F16F7/123 B62D1/195

    摘要: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle. The steering column assembly includes a steering column operable to adjustably support a steering wheel in the vehicle. The steering column is moveable along a path for collapsing movement relative to a vehicle in response to an impact situation. The steering column assembly also includes an energy absorber for dissipating energy associated with the collapsing movement of the steering column along the path. The energy absorber includes an anvil fixedly disposed relative to one of the steering column and the path. The energy absorber also includes a strap drawable over the anvil and substantially fixedly disposed relative to the other of the steering column and the path. The steering column assembly also includes a second strap fixedly disposed relative to one of the steering column and the path for dissipating energy associated with the collapsing movement of the steering column along the path. The steering column assembly also includes at least one quick release bolt engaged with the strap to selectively release the strap relative to the other of the steering column and the path. The at least one quick release bolt engages both of the strap and the second strap.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件。 转向柱组件包括可操作以可调节地支撑车辆中的方向盘的转向柱。 响应于冲击情况,转向柱可沿路径移动以相对于车辆的塌缩运动。 转向柱组件还包括能量吸收器,用于耗散与转向柱沿着路径的塌陷运动相关联的能量。 能量吸收器包括相对于转向柱和路径中的一个固定地设置的砧座。 能量吸收器还包括可在砧座上拉伸并且相对于转向柱和路径中的另一个基本上固定设置的带。 转向柱组件还包括相对于转向柱和路径中的一个固定地设置的第二条,用于耗散与转向柱沿着路径的塌陷运动相关联的能量。 所述转向柱组件还包括与所述带接合的至少一个快速释放螺栓,以相对于所述转向柱和所述路径中的另一个选择性地释放所述带。 所述至少一个快速释放螺栓接合所述带和所述第二带。

    Stationary wheel hub
    2.
    发明授权
    Stationary wheel hub 有权
    固定轮毂

    公开(公告)号:US07380828B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-03

    申请号:US11076222

    申请日:2005-03-09

    IPC分类号: B62D1/16

    摘要: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件和用于制造转向柱组件的方法。 转向柱组件包括具有沿轴线延伸的孔的转向柱构件。 转向柱组件还包括至少部分地可旋转地设置在孔中的转向轴。 转向轴包括与该轴向轴向间隔开的方向盘啮合端。 转向柱组件还包括用于支撑车辆附件的支撑构件。 支撑构件从转向柱构件悬臂,并与转向柱构件配合,以限定基本上围绕方向盘啮合端的槽。

    Hands on steering wheel detect in lane centering operation
    3.
    发明授权
    Hands on steering wheel detect in lane centering operation 有权
    在车道定心操作中手轮检测方向盘

    公开(公告)号:US08548667B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US13688717

    申请日:2012-11-29

    IPC分类号: G01C22/00

    摘要: A control system to determine a hands on wheel (HOW) condition is provided. The control system includes a sensor that monitors an amount of applied torque exerted upon a hand wheel, and a control module for monitoring the sensor. The control module includes a notch filter to attenuate a normal column mode frequency from the amount of applied torque to produce a filtered torque signal. The normal column mode frequency represents a range of vibrational modes of the hand wheel based on a hands off wheel condition. The control module includes a state detector to receive the filtered torque signal from the notch filter. The state detector determines if the HOW condition exists based on if the filtered torque signal exceeds an ON threshold torque value.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于确定手轮(HOW)状况的控制系统。 控制系统包括监测施加在手轮上的施加扭矩量的传感器,以及用于监控传感器的控制模块。 控制模块包括陷波滤波器,用于从施加的转矩量衰减正常列模式频率,以产生滤波的转矩信号。 正常列模式频率表示基于手轮状态的手轮的振动模式的范围。 控制模块包括状态检测器,用于从陷波滤波器接收滤波的扭矩信号。 状态检测器基于滤波的扭矩信号是否超过ON阈值转矩值来确定是否存在HOW条件。

    Watercraft steer-by-wire system
    4.
    发明授权
    Watercraft steer-by-wire system 失效
    船舶线控系统

    公开(公告)号:US07036445B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-02

    申请号:US10643512

    申请日:2003-08-19

    IPC分类号: B63H25/00

    摘要: A watercraft steer-by-wire control system for watercraft comprising: a direction control system including a rudder position sensor; a helm control system including at least one of; a helm position sensor to produce and transmit a helm position signal and an optional torque sensor to produce and transmit a helm torque sensor signal. The system optionally including a watercraft speed sensor and a master control unit in operable communication with the watercraft speed sensor, the helm control system, and the direction control system. The master control unit includes a position control process for generating the directional command signal in response to the watercraft speed signal, the helm torque sensor signal and the helm position signal. The master control unit includes a torque control process for generating the helm command signal, based on the helm torque sensor signal, the helm position signal and the watercraft speed signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于船舶的船舶转向控制系统,包括:方向控制系统,包括舵位置传感器; 一个舵控制系统,包括以下中的至少一个: 用于产生和传送舵位置信号的舵位置传感器和可选的扭矩传感器以产生和传送舵扭矩传感器信号。 该系统可选地包括船体速度传感器和与船只速度传感器,舵控系统和方向控制系统可操作地通信的主控制单元。 主控制单元包括响应于船体速度信号,舵扭矩传感器信号和舵位置信号产生方向指令信号的位置控制处理。 主控制单元包括基于舵扭矩传感器信号,舵位置信号和船体速度信号产生舵指令信号的转矩控制处理。

    System for providing steering assist torque based on a proportional gain value
    5.
    发明授权
    System for providing steering assist torque based on a proportional gain value 有权
    基于比例增益值提供转向辅助转矩的系统

    公开(公告)号:US09308932B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US13570336

    申请日:2012-08-09

    IPC分类号: B62D6/08 B62D1/28 B62D15/02

    摘要: A steering system providing an assist torque to a handwheel is provided, and includes a proportional gain module and a torque command module. The proportional gain module determines a proportional gain value. The proportional gain value is scheduled as a function of a lateral position error and at least one of the following: a near field heading angle, a far field heading angle, a curvature of the lane, and a lateral position of the vehicle. The torque command module determines the torque assist based on the proportional gain value.

    摘要翻译: 提供了向手轮提供辅助转矩的转向系统,并且包括比例增益模块和转矩指令模块。 比例增益模块确定比例增益值。 比例增益值被调度为横向位置误差的函数,并且以下中的至少一个:近场方向角,远场方位角,车道的曲率以及车辆的横向位置。 转矩指令模块根据比例增益值确定转矩辅助。

    SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR LANE CHANGE DETECTION AND HANDLING OF LANE KEEPING TORQUE
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR LANE CHANGE DETECTION AND HANDLING OF LANE KEEPING TORQUE 有权
    用于陆地变化检测和处理的LANE保持力矩的系统,方法和计算机程序产品

    公开(公告)号:US20080183342A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11972230

    申请日:2008-01-10

    IPC分类号: B60W30/12

    摘要: Systems, methods and computer program products for lane change detection and handling of lane keeping torque during an un-signaled lane change. Disclosed herein is an exemplary embodiment for a method including calculating a distance between a center of a vehicle and a center of a lane, determining a discontinuity in the calculation of the distance between the center of the vehicle and the center of a lane and disabling torque corrections to compensate for the discontinuity until the vehicle is near the center (position based) of the new lane and a certain time has elapsed (time based) from the detection of the discontinuity. Hysterisis or smoothly changing torque controls are offered to work with the Time and Position based lane change handling method.

    摘要翻译: 用于车道变换检测的系统,方法和计算机程序产品,以及未通知车道变更期间车道保持力矩的处理。 本文公开了一种用于包括计算车辆中心和车道中心之间的距离的方法的示例性实施例,确定车辆中心与车道中心之间的距离的计算中的不连续性以及禁用扭矩 校正以补偿不连续性,直到车辆靠近新车道的中心(基于位置)并且从检测不连续性已经过去了一定时间(基于时间)。 提供Hysterisis或平滑变化的扭矩控制,以使用基于时间和位置的车道变更处理方法。

    Systems, methods and computer products for lane keeping and handling of non-detected lane markers
    7.
    发明申请
    Systems, methods and computer products for lane keeping and handling of non-detected lane markers 审中-公开
    用于车道保持和处理未检测到的车道标记的系统,方法和计算机产品

    公开(公告)号:US20080080740A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-03

    申请号:US11732915

    申请日:2007-04-05

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    CPC分类号: B62D15/025 G08G1/167

    摘要: Systems and methods for detecting lane markers. Exemplary embodiments include systems and methods for determining an average lane width based on the lane markers, selecting a dominant lane marker and calculating a distance from center based on the dominant lane marker.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测车道标记的系统和方法。 示例性实施例包括用于基于车道标记确定平均车道宽度的系统和方法,选择主要车道标记并基于主要车道标记计算与中心的距离。

    System for indicating an impending vehicle maneuver
    8.
    发明授权
    System for indicating an impending vehicle maneuver 有权
    用于指示即将发生的车辆操纵的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08930081B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-06

    申请号:US13426383

    申请日:2012-03-21

    IPC分类号: B62D5/02

    CPC分类号: B62D15/025 G01S19/39

    摘要: A system for indicating an impending vehicle maneuver within a predetermined distance is provided. The system includes a navigational system and a control module. The navigational system receives a vehicle destination and determines a current geographical vehicle position. The navigational system determines if the impending vehicle maneuver is required within the predetermined distance based on the vehicle destination and the current geographical vehicle position. The control module is in communication with the navigational system and a handwheel. The control module sends a signal that creates a steering assist torque in the handwheel if the impending vehicle maneuver is required.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在预定距离内指示即将发生的车辆操纵的系统。 该系统包括导航系统和控制模块。 导航系统接收车辆目的地并确定当前的地理位置。 导航系统基于车辆目的地和当前的地理车辆位置确定在预定距离内是否需要即将发生的车辆机动。 控制模块与导航系统和手轮通信。 如果需要即将进行的车辆操纵,则控制模块发送在手轮中产生转向辅助转矩的信号。

    SYSTEM FOR INDICATING AN IMPENDING VEHICLE MANEUVER
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR INDICATING AN IMPENDING VEHICLE MANEUVER 有权
    用于指示车辆行驶的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130253765A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13426383

    申请日:2012-03-21

    IPC分类号: B62D6/00

    CPC分类号: B62D15/025 G01S19/39

    摘要: A system for indicating an impending vehicle maneuver within a predetermined distance is provided. The system includes a navigational system and a control module. The navigational system receives a vehicle destination and determines a current geographical vehicle position. The navigational system determines if the impending vehicle maneuver is required within the predetermined distance based on the vehicle destination and the current geographical vehicle position. The control module is in communication with the navigational system and a handwheel. The control module sends a signal that creates a steering assist torque in the handwheel if the impending vehicle maneuver is required.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在预定距离内指示即将发生的车辆操纵的系统。 该系统包括导航系统和控制模块。 导航系统接收车辆目的地并确定当前的地理位置。 导航系统基于车辆目的地和当前的地理车辆位置来确定在预定距离内是否需要即将进行的车辆操纵。 控制模块与导航系统和手轮通信。 如果需要即将进行的车辆操纵,则控制模块发送在手轮中产生转向辅助转矩的信号。

    Method and apparatus for maneuvering a watercraft
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for maneuvering a watercraft 失效
    操纵船只的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07150240B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-19

    申请号:US10803571

    申请日:2004-03-17

    IPC分类号: B63H25/10 B63H25/46

    CPC分类号: B63H25/42 B63H25/02

    摘要: A watercraft steer-by-wire control system comprising: an input device; at least one transducer in operable communication with the input device; a rudder control system in operable communication with the input device and configured to control a rudder of a watercraft; and a bow thruster control system in operable communication with the at least one transducer and configured to control a bow thruster of the watercraft. A method for the maneuvering if a watercraft. The method comprises: applying a force in a first degree of freedom of an input device; measuring the movement of the input device in the first degree of freedom; converting the movement into a signal proportional to the amount of movement; and transmitting the signal to a bow thruster control system.

    摘要翻译: 一种船用转向控制系统,包括:输入装置; 至少一个与所述输入装置可操作地通信的换能器; 舵控制系统,其与所述输入装置可操作地通信并且被配置为控制船只的舵; 以及弓形推进器控制系统,其与所述至少一个换能器可操作地连通并且构造成控制所述船只的船首推进器。 一种船只操纵的方法。 该方法包括:施加输入装置的第一自由度的力; 以第一自由度测量输入装置的运动; 将运动转换成与运动量成比例的信号; 并将信号发送到船首推进器控制系统。