Instrumented data acquisition system and steering wheel monitor

Details Instrumented data acquisition system and steering wheel monitor Instrumented data acquisition system and steering wheel monitor

1997-11-11

2000-05-02

Raevis, Robert

Measuring and testing

Simulating operating condition

Marine

G01M 1900

Patent

active

060558539

ABSTRACT:
The apparatus for monitoring and recording operational characteristics of heavy or medium duty vehicle power steering systems and a method of using same in testing the operation and response of a steering system in a heavy or medium duty truck including school buses. In its most basic form, the apparatus is comprised of a data collection computer means for collecting data input and displaying output data, a steering wheel rotation measuring assembly, a driver side pitman arm angle measuring device, a passenger side wheel turn angle measuring device, and a driver side wheel turn angle measuring device. The apparatus is generally installed on a temporary basis for troubleshooting and analysis, however, the steering wheel rotation measuring assembly may be permanently installed on a vehicle to give the driver an accurate indication of steering wheel turns or an alarm when the wheel has been turned to its maximum value.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3673561 (1972-06-01), Bronstein
patent: 4696365 (1987-09-01), Ishimori et al.
patent: 5027648 (1991-07-01), Filleau

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