Measuring and testing – Vehicle chassis – Steering
Patent
1992-07-06
1994-06-28
Raevis, Robert
Measuring and testing
Vehicle chassis
Steering
G01L 302
Patent
active
053236440
ABSTRACT:
A traction control road simulator (10) is disclosed as having a separate electric motor (12) for controllably applying torque to each axle (14) of a vehicle (16), a speed sensor (46) for determining the speed of each motor (12) and a motor controller (52) for directing each electric motor (12) to apply positive and negative torque to its associated axle (12) to simulate various road conditions in response to the speed signal and according to instructions. A brake (54) is also provided to simulate rapidly changing road conditions.
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Coppiellie Raymond L.
Ford Motor Company
May Roger L.
Raevis Robert
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