Method of controlling a power steering system

Details Method of controlling a power steering system Method of controlling a power steering system

2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering gear

With fluid power assist

C180S421000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06843341

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling a power steering system having an adjusting mechanism for adjusting at least one vehicle wheel is disclosed herein. The system includes a steering wheel, a position sensor, and a drive system, such as a servo pump driven by an electric motor, to provide steering assistance a steering wheel and a position sensor. It is determined whether the adjusting mechanism is approaching an end position. If it is found that the adjusting mechanism is approaching the end position, then the drive system is controlled in such a way that it provides a diminishing steering assistance.

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