18100750. AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Yasuda of San Francisco CA (US)
Manuel Ludwig Kuehner of Mountain View CA (US)
Yan Ming Jonathan Goh of Palo Alto CA (US)
AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100750 titled 'AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOSS OF TRACTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a method for steering a vehicle during loss of traction, where the vehicle is automatically steered separately from the input of the steering wheel to follow a path when a slipping tire is detected. Control of the front tires by the steering wheel is decoupled, and the steering wheel is rotated independently to match the actual yaw of the vehicle.
- Detect slipping tire during loss of traction
- Automatically steer vehicle to follow a path
- Decouple control of front tires from steering wheel input
- Rotate steering wheel to match actual yaw of vehicle
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, off-road driving systems, and advanced driver assistance systems.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of loss of traction and slipping tires, improving vehicle control and safety in challenging road conditions.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced vehicle stability, improved handling during loss of traction, and increased safety for drivers and passengers.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Autonomous vehicle systems for enhanced safety
- Off-road driving systems for improved performance
- Advanced driver assistance systems for better control
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact fuel efficiency?
This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on fuel efficiency.
What are the potential limitations of this system in extreme weather conditions?
This article does not discuss the limitations of this system in extreme weather conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to steering a vehicle based during loss of traction. In one arrangement, a method for steering a vehicle during loss of traction is disclosed. The method includes, responsive to detecting a slipping tire of a vehicle losing traction with a road, automatically steering the vehicle separately from an input of a steering wheel of the vehicle to cause the vehicle to follow a path. The method also includes decoupling control of a pair of front tires of the vehicle by the steering wheel. The method further includes rotating, independently of an input to the steering wheel and in parallel with steering the vehicle, the steering wheel to match an actual yaw of the vehicle.
