Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240336099). WHEEL-SIDE DEVICE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE simplified abstract

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WHEEL-SIDE DEVICE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hidehiro Takenaka of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

WHEEL-SIDE DEVICE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240336099 titled 'WHEEL-SIDE DEVICE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE

The abstract describes a wheel-side device for vehicles, including a drive mechanism on a suspension arm connecting a wheel support member to a body-side member of the vehicle, and a steering actuator to steer the wheel without a link member.

  • Drive mechanism on suspension arm connects wheel support member to body-side member
  • Output shaft of drive actuator connected to wheel via constant velocity joint
  • Steering actuator provided between suspension arm and wheel support member to steer the wheel

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles with advanced steering capabilities - Autonomous vehicles for precise control and maneuverability

Problems Solved: - Improved steering control without the need for a link member - Enhanced driving experience with more responsive steering

Benefits: - Increased safety and stability on the road - Better handling and maneuverability for drivers - Potential for integration with autonomous driving systems

Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers looking to enhance steering systems - Companies developing autonomous vehicle technology - Aftermarket upgrades for vehicles seeking improved steering performance

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the steering actuator improve the vehicle's maneuverability? 2. What advantages does the constant velocity joint offer in this wheel-side device?


Original Abstract Submitted

a wheel-side device provided for each of a plurality of wheels of a vehicle includes: a drive mechanism provided on a suspension arm connecting a wheel support member that supports the wheel and a body-side member of the vehicle and including a drive actuator, an output shaft of the drive actuator being connected to the wheel via a constant velocity joint to rotationally drive the wheel; and a steering actuator provided between the suspension arm and the wheel support member without a link member interposed therebetween and configured to steer the wheel.

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