Method and system for automatic wheel positioning

Abstract

A system and method for automatically angularly positioning wheels of an automotive vehicle after parking. The system disclosed here includes a power-assisted steering system coupled to the wheels. Further, the system includes a controller, coupled to the steering system, which is configured to automatically position the wheels in a desired direction, based on a determination that the vehicle is parked. The device and the methods enable easy and convenient positioning of the wheels for vehicle parked on a slope, providing safety features to avoid rolling. Moreover, the disclosure provides convenient features to showcase vehicle wheels after parking.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to vehicle steering systems, and more particularly to systems and methods for automatically angularly positioning wheels during parking. Background technique [0002] Hybrid vehicles typically utilize two or more energy sources to increase fuel economy. One energy source employed in hybrid vehicles is the high voltage battery, which can be charged from the engine using liquid fuel or by capturing regenerative braking energy during driving. Most vehicles use power steering systems to assist the driver in maneuvering the vehicle at low speeds. Power steering systems are normally driven by the engine (during the turn-on "ON" state) and do not operate when the engine is off. However, the electric power steering system can run on the electric power supply even when the engine is turned off. One such power steering system is Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) installed on certain motor vehicles (including hybrid ...

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Currently, however, the driver must manually manipulate

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