HANDWHEEL ACTUATOR FOR STEERING SYSTEM

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HANDWHEEL ACTUATOR FOR STEERING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18426418 titled 'HANDWHEEL ACTUATOR FOR STEERING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation:

The handwheel actuator for a steering system described in the patent application consists of a housing, a piston, and a shaft. The piston moves within the housing, and the shaft is connected to a handwheel. The piston creates two fluid chambers with the housing, which are connected to each other. The shaft and piston work together to convert rotary motion into linear motion, applying rotational resistance to the shaft.

The handwheel actuator includes a housing, piston, and shaft.
The piston forms two fluid chambers with the housing.
The shaft is fixed to a handwheel and converts rotary motion to linear motion.
The linear motion of the piston displaces fluid to apply rotational resistance to the shaft.

Key Features and Innovation:

Conversion of rotary motion to linear motion.
Application of rotational resistance to the shaft.
Fluid chambers for fluid displacement.
Integration of piston, shaft, and housing for steering system control.

Potential Applications:

Automotive steering systems.
Industrial machinery control.
Marine steering mechanisms.

Problems Solved:

Efficient conversion of motion.
Precise control of rotational resistance.
Smooth operation of steering systems.

Benefits:

Improved steering system performance.
Enhanced control and maneuverability.
Increased durability and reliability.

Commercial Applications:

The handwheel actuator technology can be utilized in various industries such as automotive, marine, and industrial machinery for precise control and efficient operation of steering systems.

Questions about Handwheel Actuator Technology:

1. How does the handwheel actuator improve steering system performance? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in different industries?

Original Abstract Submitted

A handwheel actuator for a steering system includes a housing, a piston slidably disposed within the housing, and a shaft disposed within the housing and configured to be fixed to a handwheel. A first side of the piston forms a first fluid chamber with the housing, and a second side of the piston forms a second fluid chamber with the housing. The first and second chambers are configured to be fluidly connected to each other. The shaft and piston cooperate to convert an input rotary motion of the shaft to an output linear motion of the piston. The linear motion of the piston is configured to displace a fluid so as to apply a rotational resistance to the shaft.