#Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Feedback current control of induction machines

A method for controlling an induction machine includes: determining a forward path voltage signal based on a command current and using a first set of gain factors; determining an estimated slip speed;…

DRIVE·May 26·2 min read

H02P23/14 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

TORQUE CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR PASSIVELY DAMPED HANDWHEEL ACTUATORS

A method for controlling a motor drive with passive damping includes: shorting a set of windings of a motor to define a shorted set of windings; determining a short circuit current in the shorted set …

DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min read

B60L15/2009 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

METHOD FOR DETECTING OPERATIONAL STATE OF A STEERING SYSTEM

A method for performing roadwheel actuator (RWA) diagnosis to determine a RWA control capability status of a vehicle includes, using one or more processors, determining an expected cornering state of …

DRIVE·Apr 23·1 min read

B60W30/02 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

USING STOW AND RAKE FOR ROAD DANGER MITIGATION ASSIST

A method for controlling a position of a steering wheel of a vehicle includes obtaining vehicle path data indicating a path of the vehicle, obtaining road condition data for roadways along the path of…

DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min read

B60W50/14 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY, SEAL INTEGRITY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND TEST METHOD

A steering linkage assembly includes a steering linkage that is operatively connectable to a pair of road wheels. The steering linkage assembly also includes a housing defining a sealed compartment co…

DRIVE·Aug 21·1 min read

B62D7/16 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

STEER BY WIRE STEERING COLUMN WITH STATIONARY WHEEL HUB

A steering column assembly includes a steering wheel having a steering wheel rim, a steering wheel hub, and a rim extension segment. The steering column assembly also includes a motor operatively coup…

DRIVE·May 8·1 min read

B62D1/192 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

DRIVER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING BRAKE-TO-STEER MANUAL DRIVING USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

Disclosed is a number of variations that may include a method, system, or computer product useful in determining an intended yaw or yaw rate that a driver desires using a model, comparing the yaw or y…

DRIVE·Feb 13·1 min read

B60T8/17551 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

BRAKE-TO-STEER LATERAL STABILITY MANAGEMENT BASED ON STABILITY INDICATOR CORRELATION

A number of variations are disclosed including a system and method for modifying, in real-time, at least one brake or powertrain application to individual roadwheels of a vehicle to increase lateral m…

DRIVE·Feb 6·1 min read

B60W30/045 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

BRAKE-TO-STEER LATERAL STABILITY MANAGEMENT BASED ON STABILITY INDICATOR CORRELATION

DRIVE·Feb 6·1 min read

B60W30/045 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

BRAKE-TO-STEER LATERAL STABILITY MANAGEMENT BASED ON STABILITY INDICATOR CORRELATION

DRIVE·Feb 6·1 min read

B60T8/17551 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

QM ACTUATORS WITH AN ASIL-D DOMAIN CONTROLLER

A method for controlling an actuator in a domain controller architecture in a vehicle includes receiving, at a domain controller, data related to operation of the actuator. The data includes informati…

DRIVE·Nov 28·2 min read

B60R16/0231 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

SURFACE RECOGNITION DURING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING

Disclosed is a method, product, and system including the use of or using differential braking to determine a surface type or friction level under a road wheel of a vehicle and communicating the determ…

DRIVE·Oct 31·1 min read

B60W40/068 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

TORQUE CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR PASSIVELY DAMPED HANDWHEEL ACTUATORS

DRIVE·Oct 17·1 min read

B60L15/2009 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

LONGITUDINAL CONTROL FEEDBACK COMPENSATION DURING BRAKE-TO-STEER

A number of illustrative variations may include a system including brake-to-steer algorithms may achieve lateral control of a vehicle without longitudinal compensation but may also force a vehicle to …

DRIVE·Mar 28·1 min read

B60W30/18145 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

STEER-BY-WIRE SOFTWARE END STOP

A system for controlling an end-of-travel of a handwheel is disclosed. The system comprises: a processor; and a memory that includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the proces…

DRIVE·Feb 22·1 min read

B62D5/001 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

METHOD TO IMPROVE RIDE COMFORT AND REDUCE DRIVER AND PASSENGER ANXIETY IN A VEHICLE

A number of variations may include a system or method of monitoring vehicle control actions and communicating upcoming control actions, such as deceleration or lateral movement, to vehicle occupants p…

DRIVE·Nov 2·1 min read

B60W50/0098 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

AXIALLY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first jacket and a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is axially adjustable relative to the second jacket. The steering column assembly a…

DRIVE·Jul 27·1 min read

B62D1/185 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

LONGITUDINAL OVERLAY WHILE USING BRAKE-TO-STEER

A number of illustrative variations may include a system that may manage torque overlay scenarios in a vehicle where the brakes and propulsion system are providing both lateral and longitudinal moveme…

DRIVE·Apr 20·1 min read

B62D11/08 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

FEED-FORWARD COMPENSATION TO MANAGE LONGITUDINAL DISTURBANCE DURING BRAKE-TO-STEER

A number of illustrative variations may include a system and method of controlling vehicle slowing while implementing brake-to-steer functionality that may include providing a feed-forward gain on veh…

DRIVE·Apr 20·1 min read

B60W30/18145 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

LONGITUDINAL CONTROL FEEDBACK COMPENSATION DURING BRAKE-TO-STEER

DRIVE·Apr 20·1 min read

B60W30/18145 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE SECOND ECU STATE USING SHARED SENSOR IN A DUAL ECU SYSTEM

Technical solutions are described for a system and method for determining status of an electronic control unit (ECU) in a dual-ECU system. The method includes: determining, by a first ECU, a pin state…

DRIVE·Oct 13·2 min read

B60W20/40 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

ELECTRIC SEAT MOTOR ABSOLUTE SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS

A method for sensor diagnostics in a seat suspension system includes: generating, by a rotational position sensor, based on a rotational position of an output shaft coupled to a suspension mechanism t…

DRIVE·Apr 28·2 min read

B60N2/0244 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION FOR ACTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT OF SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR DRIVES

A method of controlling operation of an electric machine includes: determining a voltage-based torque limit based on a voltage constraint of a direct current (DC) bus supplying power to an inverter fo…

DRIVE·Apr 7·2 min read

B60W10/08 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

WELDABLE POKA-YOKE CONNECTOR

The present disclosure is for an electrical connector assembly for a vehicle, among other apparatuses known in the art utilizing electrical connectors. The electrical connector assembly is comprised o…

DRIVE·Mar 17·1 min read

H01R13/506 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT PROTECTOR

A constant velocity joint assembly includes a constant velocity joint. The constant velocity joint assembly also includes a sealing boot in contact with the constant velocity joint. The constant veloc…

DRIVE·Feb 3·1 min read

F16D3/845 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBSTACLE PROXIMITY DETECTION

Embodiments for assisting steering of a vehicle responsive to detecting an object in a proximity of a vehicle are described. Embodiments described include: receiving an image of a lane indicator corre…

DRIVE·Aug 26·2 min read

G05D1/0214 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A STOWABLE STEERING COLUMN HAVING A COLLAPSE-LIMITED POSITION

A collapse-limiting assembly for a steering system is provided. The collapse-limiting assembly comprises a housing and a moveable member. A pyrotechnic charge is located in the housing and, in respons…

DRIVE·May 27·1 min read

B62D1/183 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALTERNATE LOCATIONS FOR A RAKE PIVOT AXIS FOR A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING COLUMN

A steering column assembly including a steering column for a steer-by-wire application. The steering column extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first…

DRIVE·May 6·1 min read

B62D1/187 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

LOCK MECHANISM FOR STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM

A steering assist system of a steering column assembly is provided. The system includes a worm rotatably driven by an actuator. The system also includes a worm gear having a first set of teeth and a s…

DRIVE·Apr 1·1 min read

B60R25/0211 Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation