Traction control road simulator

Measuring and testing – Vehicle chassis – Steering

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G01L 302

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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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