Steering system with variable flow rate amplification ratio...

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering gear

With fluid power assist

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913800

ABSTRACT:
A steering system has a steering control unit and a ratio adjuster for varying a flow rate amplification ratio of the steering control unit.

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