Apparatus and method for centering a vehicle steering wheel

Details Apparatus and method for centering a vehicle steering wheel Apparatus and method for centering a vehicle steering wheel

1991-02-01

1992-04-21

Will, Thomas B.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Wheel

33371, 33600, 3320313, G01B 730, G01B 7315

Patent

active

051055465

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for centering a vehicle steering wheel is disclosed comprising a steering wheel angle measuring tool which measures the instantaneous position of an unfixtured steering wheel from a vertical axis of the steering wheel. The apparatus further includes a toe angle measuring unit which continuously measures the toe angle of the vehicle and a processor which dynamically determines a desired toe angle based upon the instantaneous position of the steering wheel and the measured toe angle. The vehicle steering wheel rotates freely throughout the process of the present invention. A method for centering a vehicle steering wheel is also disclosed.

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