END OF TRAVEL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEER BY WIRE SYSTEMS
    1.
    发明申请
    END OF TRAVEL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEER BY WIRE SYSTEMS 有权
    旅行系统结束和线路系统转向方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050082106A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-21

    申请号:US10687013

    申请日:2003-10-16

    IPC分类号: B62D5/00 B62D5/04 B62D6/00

    摘要: The present invention provides a system for generating an end of travel feedback to the driver of a vehicle where the vehicle includes a steer by wire system. The system includes a steering wheel, a steering shaft, a motor, and a brake. The steering wheel is configured to control the steer by wire system. The steering shaft is coupled to the steering wheel and rotates in conjunction with the steering wheel. To provide road feel resistance to the driver, the motor is coupled to the steering shaft. Further, the brake is coupled to a shaft of the motor and is adapted to provide mechanical resistance when the road wheel is at an end of travel position.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种用于产生行驶反馈结束的系统,该系统用于通过有线系统向车辆的驾驶员提供行驶反馈。 该系统包括方向盘,转向轴,马达和制动器。 方向盘配置为通过有线系统控制转向。 转向轴联接到方向盘并与方向盘一起旋转。 为了提供对驾驶员的路面阻力,电动机联接到转向轴。 此外,制动器联接到电动机的轴上,并且当车轮处于行驶位置的末端时适于提供机械阻力。

    Motor vehicle steering system
    2.
    发明授权
    Motor vehicle steering system 有权
    机动车转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US06976555B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-20

    申请号:US10610123

    申请日:2003-06-30

    IPC分类号: B62D1/16 B62D5/00 B62D5/04

    CPC分类号: B62D1/163 B62D5/003

    摘要: The present invention comprises a steering system selectively operable in one of three modes: steer-by-wire, electronic power assist steering (EPAS), and manual steering. The steer-by-wire system includes a driver interface system (DIS), a road wheel actuator system (RWAS), and a controller for monitoring and implementing the preferred control strategy. The steering system of the present invention operates normally in a steer-by-wire mode. In each of the EPAS mode and manual mode, the controller causes a clutch mechanism to engage, thus creating a mechanical linkage between portions of the DIS and the RWAS. In the EPAS mode, one of the road wheel actuator or the reaction torque generator is available to assist in the steering operation. Alternatively, in the manual mode, both the DIS and the RWAS are deactivated and the vehicle is steerable through entirely mechanical means.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括一种选择性地可操作于以下三种模式之一的转向系统:转向线,电动助力转向(EPAS)和手动转向。 线控转向系统包括驱动器接口系统(DIS),车轮执行器系统(RWAS)和用于监视和实现优选控制策略的控制器。 本发明的转向系统通过线控转向模式正常工作。 在每个EPAS模式和手动模式中,控制器使离合器机构接合,从而在DIS和RWAS的部分之间产生机械联动。 在EPAS模式中,其中一个行车轮致动器或反作用扭矩发生器可用于辅助转向操作。 或者,在手动模式中,DIS和RWAS都被停用,并且车辆通过完全机械的方式可操纵。

    MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM 有权
    电动车辆转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050178606A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-18

    申请号:US10782453

    申请日:2004-02-18

    CPC分类号: B62D7/148 B62D5/003 B62D6/00

    摘要: The present invention comprises a steering system selectively operable in one of six modes: steer-by-wire with rear steering, steer-by-wire without rear steering, electronic power assist steering (EPAS) with rear steering, electronic power steering (EPAS) without rear steering, mechanical backup manual steering with rear steering, and mechanical backup manual steering without rear steering. The steer-by-wire system includes a driver interface system (DIS), a front road wheel actuator system (FRWAS), a rear road wheel actuator system (RRWAS), and a controller for monitoring and implementing the preferred control strategy. The steering system of the present invention operates normally in a steer-by-wire mode. In each of the EPAS mode and manual mode, the controller causes a clutch mechanism to engage, thus creating a mechanical linkage between the steerable member and the rack and pinion system while maintaining rear wheel assisted steering. In the EPAS mode, one of the front road wheel actuator or the reaction torque generator is available to assist in the steering operation along with rear wheel steering. Alternatively, in the manual mode, both the DIS and the FRWAS are deactivated and the vehicle is steerable through mechanical means along with the rear wheel assisted steering.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括一种选择性地可操作于六种模式之一的转向系统:具有后转向的线控转向,无后转向的线控转向,具有后转向的电动助力转向(EPAS),电动助力转向(EPAS) 无后转向,后转向机械后备手动转向,后置转向机械后备手动转向。 线控转向系统包括驱动器接口系统(DIS),前车轮执行器系统(FRWAS),后轮车轮执行器系统(RRWAS)以及用于监视和实施优选控制策略的控制器。 本发明的转向系统通过线控转向模式正常工作。 在每个EPAS模式和手动模式中,控制器使得离合器机构接合,从而在保持后轮辅助转向的同时在可转向构件和齿条与小齿轮系统之间形成机械连杆。 在EPAS模式中,其中一个前轮驱动器或反作用扭矩发生器可用于辅助转向操作以及后轮转向。 或者,在手动模式中,DIS和FRWAS都被停用,并且车辆与后轮辅助转向一起通过机械装置转向。

    Motor vehicle steering system
    4.
    发明授权
    Motor vehicle steering system 有权
    机动车转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US06842678B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-11

    申请号:US10342892

    申请日:2003-01-15

    摘要: The present invention comprises a steering system selectively operable in one of three modes: steer-by-wire, electronic power assist steering (EPAS), and manual steering. The steer-by-wire system includes a driver interface system (DIS), a road wheel actuator system (RWAS), and a controller for monitoring and implementing the preferred control strategy. The steering system of the present invention operates normally in a steer-by-wire mode. In each of the EPAS mode and manual mode, the controller causes a clutch mechanism to engage, thus creating a mechanical linkage between the steerable member and the rack and pinion system. In the EPAS mode, one of the road wheel actuator or the reaction torque generator is available to assist in the steering operation. Alternatively, in the manual mode, both the DIS and the RWAS are deactivated and the vehicle is steerable through entirely mechanical means.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括一种选择性地可操作于以下三种模式之一的转向系统:转向线,电动助力转向(EPAS)和手动转向。 线控转向系统包括驱动器接口系统(DIS),车轮执行器系统(RWAS)和用于监视和实现优选控制策略的控制器。 本发明的转向系统通过线控转向模式正常工作。 在每个EPAS模式和手动模式中,控制器使得离合器机构接合,从而在可转向构件和齿条与小齿轮系统之间形成机械连杆。 在EPAS模式中,其中一个行车轮致动器或反作用扭矩发生器可用于辅助转向操作。 或者,在手动模式中,DIS和RWAS都被停用,并且车辆通过完全机械的方式可操纵。

    Motor vehicle steering system
    5.
    发明授权
    Motor vehicle steering system 有权
    机动车转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US06580989B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-17

    申请号:US10223968

    申请日:2002-08-20

    IPC分类号: B62D100

    摘要: The present invention comprises a steering system selectively operable in one of three modes: steer-by-wire, electronic power assist steering (EPAS), and manual steering. The steer-by-wire system includes a driver interface system (DIS), a road wheel actuator system (RWAS), and a controller for monitoring and implementing the preferred control strategy. The steering system of the present invention operates normally in a steer-by-wire mode. In each of the EPAS mode and manual mode, the controller causes a clutch mechanism to engage, thus creating a mechanical linkage between the steerable member and the rack and pinion system. In the EPAS mode, one of the road wheel actuator or the reaction torque generator is available to assist in the steering operation. Alternatively, in the manual mode, both the DIS and the RWAS are deactivated and the vehicle is steerable through entirely mechanical means.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括一种选择性地可操作于以下三种模式之一的转向系统:转向线,电动助力转向(EPAS)和手动转向。 线控转向系统包括驱动器接口系统(DIS),车轮执行器系统(RWAS)和用于监视和实现优选控制策略的控制器。 本发明的转向系统通过线控转向模式正常工作。 在每个EPAS模式和手动模式中,控制器使得离合器机构接合,从而在可转向构件和齿条与小齿轮系统之间形成机械连杆。 在EPAS模式中,其中一个行车轮致动器或反作用扭矩发生器可用于辅助转向操作。 或者,在手动模式中,DIS和RWAS都被停用,并且车辆通过完全机械的方式可操纵。

    End of travel system and method for steer by wire systems
    6.
    发明授权
    End of travel system and method for steer by wire systems 有权
    有线系统转向系统和方法的结束

    公开(公告)号:US06926112B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-09

    申请号:US10687013

    申请日:2003-10-16

    IPC分类号: B62D5/00 B62D5/04 B62D6/00

    摘要: The present invention provides a system for generating an end of travel feedback to the driver of a vehicle where the vehicle includes a steer by wire system. The system includes a steering wheel, a steering shaft, a motor, and a brake. The steering wheel is configured to control the steer by wire system. The steering shaft is coupled to the steering wheel and rotates in conjunction with the steering wheel. To provide road feel resistance to the driver, the motor is coupled to the steering shaft. Further, the brake is coupled to a shaft of the motor and is adapted to provide mechanical resistance when the road wheel is at an end of travel position.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种用于产生行驶反馈结束的系统,该系统用于通过有线系统向车辆的驾驶员提供行驶反馈。 该系统包括方向盘,转向轴,马达和制动器。 方向盘配置为通过有线系统控制转向。 转向轴联接到方向盘并与方向盘一起旋转。 为了提供对驾驶员的路面阻力,电动机联接到转向轴。 此外,制动器联接到电动机的轴上,并且当车轮处于行驶位置的末端时适于提供机械阻力。

    DRIVER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    DRIVER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM 有权
    用于转向线系统的驱动接口系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050082107A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-21

    申请号:US10687383

    申请日:2003-10-16

    摘要: A steer-by-wire system for an automotive vehicle comprises a driver interface system that includes a steering wheel mounted on a steering column. A reaction torque generator is coupled to the steering column for applying a resistive torque in response to a steering command to create a steering feel. An electromechanical brake, such as a magnetorehological brake, is also coupled to the steering column. During operation, a controller receives an input signal indicative of road wheel response to a steering command and determines when the road wheels have reached a limit, such as by engaging mechanical stops mounted on the vehicle or prevented from movement by curb or other external obstacle. In response, the controller actuates the electromechanical device to prevent rotation of the steering wheel and thereby alert the driver that the road wheels have reached a limit.

    摘要翻译: 用于机动车辆的线控转向系统包括驱动器接口系统,其包括安装在转向柱上的方向盘。 反作用扭矩发生器耦合到转向柱,用于响应于转向指令施加阻力矩以产生转向感。 诸如磁致电制动器的机电制动器也耦合到转向柱。 在操作期间,控制器接收指示对于转向指令的车轮响应的输入信号,并且确定车轮何时已经达到极限,例如通过接合安装在车辆上的机械停止件或阻止路障或其他外部障碍物的移动。 作为响应,控制器致动机电装置以防止方向盘旋转,从而警告驾驶员车轮已经达到极限。

    Steer-by-wire system with first and second steering actuators
    8.
    发明授权
    Steer-by-wire system with first and second steering actuators 有权
    具有第一和第二转向致动器的线控转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US06681881B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-27

    申请号:US09928841

    申请日:2001-08-13

    IPC分类号: B62D500

    CPC分类号: B62D5/001 B62D6/008

    摘要: A steer-by-wire system of the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a steering sensor, a turning subsystem, a vehicle sensor, and a controller subsystem. The turning subsystem further includes a first turning actuator to adjust a turning angle of a first road wheel, a first turning sensor to sense first turning factors of the first turning actuator, a second turning actuator to adjust a turning angle of a second road wheel, and a second turning sensor to sense second turning factors of the second turning actuator. The controller subsystem is connected to the steering sensor, to the first turning sensor, to the second turning sensor, and to the vehicle sensor. The control subsystem independently controls the first turning actuator and the second turning actuator.

    摘要翻译: 本发明优选实施例的线控转向系统包括转向传感器,转向子系统,车辆传感器和控制器子系统。 转向子系统还包括:第一转向致动器,用于调节第一车轮的转向角;第一转向传感器;感测第一转向致动器的第一转向因数;第二转向致动器,用于调节第二车轮的转动角; 以及第二转向传感器,用于感测第二转向致动器的第二转向因素。 控制器子系统连接到转向传感器,第一转向传感器,第二转向传感器和车辆传感器。 控制子系统独立地控制第一转动致动器和第二转动致动器。

    Generating steering feel for steer-by-wire systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Generating steering feel for steer-by-wire systems 有权
    为线控转向系统生成转向感

    公开(公告)号:US06678596B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-13

    申请号:US10152460

    申请日:2002-05-21

    IPC分类号: G06F700

    CPC分类号: B62D5/006 B62D6/008

    摘要: The present invention includes a system and a method for generating steering reaction torque in a steer-by-wire steering system. The system includes a manually steerable member; a feedback generator; a vehicle speed sensor; a steering position sensor; and a steering actuator load sensor. A control unit calculates a set of blended reaction torque values by receiving input signals from the steering position sensor and the steering actuator load sensor. The control unit operates on the input signals and computing a set of reaction torque values, and blending the reaction torque values into set of blended reaction torque values. The set of reaction torque equations comprises a plurality of non-linear functions that is adapted for real-time, continuous operation upon the input signals from the sensors. The set of blended reaction torque values is speed-sensitized based on vehicle speed and transmitted to the feedback generator to generate steering feel in the manually steerable member.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括在线控转向系统中产生转向反作用转矩的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个可手动操纵的构件; 反馈发生器 车速传感器; 转向位置传感器; 和转向执行器负载传感器。 控制单元通过从转向位置传感器和转向致动器负载传感器接收输入信号来计算一组混合反作用转矩值。 控制单元对输入信号进行操作并计算一组反作用转矩值,并将反作用转矩值混合成一组混合反作用转矩值。 反应转矩方程组包括多个非线性函数,其适用于对来自传感器的输入信号的实时连续操作。 混合反应扭矩值的集合基于车辆速度进行速度敏化,并被传递到反馈发生器以产生手动导向构件中的转向感觉。

    Mechanical clutch coupling back-up for electric steering system
    10.
    发明申请
    Mechanical clutch coupling back-up for electric steering system 审中-公开
    用于电动转向系统的机械离合器联轴器后备

    公开(公告)号:US20050155809A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-21

    申请号:US10760929

    申请日:2004-01-20

    IPC分类号: B62D5/00 F16D11/04 B62D5/04

    CPC分类号: B62D5/003 F16D11/04

    摘要: A mechanical clutch coupling back-up system for use with a steer-by-wire arrangement in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes an input shaft, an output shaft, a clutch assembly, and an actuator assembly. In the event of vehicle power failure, the actuator assembly permits the clutch assembly to provide a mechanical coupling of the input shaft and the output shaft thereby allowing the operator to drive the vehicle without the steer-by-wire system. The actuator assembly includes an actuator and the clutch assembly includes a movable clutch collar which is movable between a disengaged position when vehicle power is present and an engaged position when vehicle power is absent.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于车辆中的线控转向装置的机械离合器联接备份系统。 该系统包括输入轴,输出轴,离合器组件和致动器组件。 在车辆电源故障的情况下,致动器组件允许离合器组件提供输入轴和输出轴的机械联接,从而允许操作者在没有线控转向系统的情况下驱动车辆。 所述致动器组件包括致动器,并且所述离合器组件包括可移动离合器套环,所述可动离合器套环可在存在车辆动力时的分离位置与当车辆动力不存在时的接合位置之间移动。