18507640. STEERING CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
- 1 STEERING CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - 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 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the processor determine the appropriate turn direction based on the traveling environment information?
- 1.11 What types of vehicles can benefit from this steering control technology?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
STEERING CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kotaro Okada of Kashiba-shi (JP)
Kazuki Itazuri of Toyota-shi (JP)
STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507640 titled 'STEERING CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a steering control device that controls a steering device in a vehicle. The device includes a processor that acquires information about the vehicle's traveling environment and compensates for play in the steering system by rotating the steering shaft in the predetermined turn direction.
- The steering control device includes a processor that executes a traveling environment information acquisition process and a look-ahead compensation process.
- The processor acquires information relevant to the vehicle's traveling environment.
- The processor pre-rotates the steering shaft based on a play compensation amount for a predetermined turn direction.
- The processor determines the appropriate turn direction for the vehicle based on the acquired information.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety systems.
Problems Solved
1. Compensates for play in the steering system, improving vehicle control and safety. 2. Enhances the accuracy of steering control in various driving conditions.
Benefits
1. Improved vehicle handling and stability. 2. Enhanced safety features for drivers and passengers. 3. Increased efficiency in steering control.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Steering Control Technology for Enhanced Vehicle Safety
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to steering control systems in vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the processor determine the appropriate turn direction based on the traveling environment information?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific algorithms or methods used by the processor to determine the turn direction.
What types of vehicles can benefit from this steering control technology?
The abstract does not specify if the technology is designed for specific types of vehicles or if it can be implemented across different vehicle models.
Original Abstract Submitted
A steering control device controls a steering device. The steering device includes a steering shaft, a turning wheel of a vehicle, the turning wheel turning due to rotation of the steering shaft, and a motor rotating the steering shaft. The steering control device includes a processor that executes a traveling environment information acquisition process and a look-ahead compensation process. In the traveling environment information acquisition process, the processor acquires information relevant to a traveling environment of the vehicle. In the look-ahead compensation process, the processor preliminarily rotates the steering shaft depending on a play compensation amount relevant to a predetermined turn direction. The processor determines an appropriate turn direction for the vehicle, as the predetermined turn direction, from the information relevant to the traveling environment.
