Electromechanical steering for a motor vehicle

By using haptic reference marks on the steering rod to alter motor current, the system accurately detects belt slippage in electromechanical steering systems, eliminating the need for extra sensors and reducing costs.

DE102023207864B4Active Publication Date: 2025-12-31VOLKSWAGEN AG
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DE102023207864
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-16
Publication Date
2025-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-16

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Technical Problem

Existing electromechanical steering systems with toothed belt drives face issues with belt slippage detection, which is often inaccurately detected or requires additional expensive sensors, leading to increased parts and assembly costs and potential interference.

Method used

The system incorporates haptic reference marks on the steering rod or components coupled to it, causing a significant change in motor current when passed over, allowing belt slippage detection using existing motor position sensors without additional sensors.

Benefits of technology

This approach reduces the need for additional components, lowers manufacturing and assembly costs, and accurately detects belt slippage, ensuring the steering wheel remains aligned during straight-ahead driving.

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Abstract

Electromechanical steering system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a handlebar (3), an electric motor (9), a transmission (10) for translating a rotary motion of the electric motor (9) into a translational motion of the steering rod (3) in the longitudinal direction (A) thereof, wherein the transmission (10) comprises a toothed belt drive (11), and a sensor device (13) for detecting the rotor position of the electric motor (9), characterized in that on the steering rod (3) or a component coupled to the steering rod (3), which is arranged on the side of the steering rod (3) with respect to the toothed belt drive (11), at least one haptic reference mark (14) is designed such that when the at least one haptic reference mark (14) is passed over, a significant change in the motor current (i) of the electric motor (9) occurs.
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[0001] The invention relates to an electromechanical steering system for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering rod, an electric motor, a transmission for translating a rotary motion of the electric motor into a translational motion of the steering rod in the longitudinal direction thereof, wherein the transmission comprises a toothed belt drive, and a sensor device for detecting the rotor position of the electric motor.

[0002] In a steering system with a toothed belt drive, teeth can skip during operation, so that the originally intended correspondence between the position of the electric motor rotor and the position of the steering rod no longer applies. A zero rotor position of the electric motor may then no longer correspond to the position of the steering rod in the steering angle setting.

[0003] It is therefore desirable to detect belt slippage, especially since it can also be an indicator of a problem within the steering system. For example, belt slippage can be a sign of wear, moisture ingress, or other sources of error. It can also occur as a result of extreme mechanical stress. As already mentioned, with a sensor device mounted on the electric motor side, belt slippage manifests itself as a static offset in the position of the steering column. While such a static error can usually be easily corrected by the driver, in extreme cases it can result in the steering wheel being crooked when driving straight ahead, which is generally undesirable.

[0004] The problem of belt slippage has been known for a long time. DE 10 2018 213 112 A1 and DE 10 2021 212 470 A1 illustrate different approaches to solving this problem for a steering system of the type mentioned above.

[0005] However, previous remedies have generally involved the use of additional sensors on the steering column, which is associated with increased parts costs, additional manufacturing and assembly costs, and potential sources of interference.

[0006] One possibility, for example, is to install an absolute angle sensor on each side of the timing belt drive. By comparing the readings from both sensors, a belt jump can be detected.

[0007] Another option is to use a sensor only on the side of the large toothed belt pulley of the toothed belt drive, i.e., on the steering column side. In this case, a belt jump can be detected while driving by comparing it with a relative angle sensor on the motor shaft of the electric motor. However, detecting a belt jump when the vehicle is switched off is not possible with this method.

[0008] Furthermore, it is possible to compare the absolute angle of an electric motor's rotor position sensor with the relative position of the steering rod. However, detecting a belt slippage when the motor is switched off is not possible in this case either.

[0009] In general, it can be said that so far expensive sensors are required to detect belt jumps, otherwise belt jumps can only be detected very inaccurately.

[0010] The present invention aims to remedy this problem. In particular, the invention seeks to demonstrate simpler approaches for detecting belt slippage.

[0011] This problem is solved by an electromechanical steering system with the features of claim 1. The steering system according to the invention is characterized in particular by the fact that at least one haptic reference mark is formed on the steering rod or a component coupled to the steering rod, which is arranged on the side of the steering rod with respect to the toothed belt drive, such that when the at least one haptic reference mark is passed over, a significant change in the motor current of the electric motor occurs.

[0012] The haptic reference mark alters the steering resistance, which is reflected in the electric motor's current. As long as the belt doesn't jump during driving, the significant change in the electric motor's current will always occur at a specific rotor position. This information is stored in the vehicle. Thanks to the sensor system for detecting the electric motor's rotor position, the rotor position is always known and can be correlated with the current. If the belt jumps, the rotor position at which the significant change in motor current occurs shifts. From this, it can be concluded that the original correlation between the electric motor's rotor position and the steering column is no longer valid, which is interpreted as a belt jump.

[0013] In this way, any dedicated sensors for detecting the position of the steering rod can be dispensed with. By creating a haptic reference mark on the steering rod or a component connected to it on the steering rod side of the toothed belt drive (as distinct from the electric motor side of the toothed belt drive), corresponding information regarding belt slippage can be provided using the components already present for controlling the electric motor.

[0014] This way, the number of parts required can be reduced, and the manufacturing and assembly costs can be lowered.

[0015] Specific embodiments of the invention are the subject of further patent claims.

[0016] In particular, a control device can be provided which is configured to detect significant changes in the motor current relative to the rotor position of the electric motor and, if the significant change in the motor current deviates from a target rotor position, to correct the zero rotor position of the electric motor. Such a reassignment of the rotor position of the electric motor and the straight-ahead position of the steering column prevents the steering wheel from being misaligned when driving straight ahead.

[0017] According to a further particular embodiment of the invention, the transmission comprises a ball screw drive which engages with a spindle section of the steering rod. In this case, the at least one haptic reference mark can be designed as a raised or recessed area on the spindle section of the steering rod. When the ball screw drive passes over a haptic reference mark on the spindle section, depending on whether the reference mark is designed as a raised or recessed area, there is a slight increase or decrease in the steering resistance, which requires the electric motor to apply a slightly higher or lower torque. This is noticeable as a perceptible increase or decrease in the motor current.

[0018] Such an increase or decrease in motor current due to an increase or decrease in steering resistance can also be caused elsewhere on the steering rod or on a component on the steering rod side that necessarily moves with it.

[0019] For example, according to another particular embodiment of the invention, the steering rod can have a sliding guide section by which the steering rod is guided on a guide device arranged on a steering gear housing and secured against rotation. The at least one haptic reference mark can, for example, be designed as a raised or recessed area on the sliding guide section of the steering rod. When the haptic reference mark enters the area of ​​the guide device, the steering resistance changes slightly accordingly, which in turn is noticeable in the motor current.

[0020] According to a further particular embodiment of the invention, a haptic reference mark is arranged such that it is passed over in the region of the last quarter of the steering rod's maximum steering stroke. Maximum steering stroke is understood here to be the maximum axial displacement of the steering rod between its end stops. Preferably, if several haptic reference marks are present, they are limited to the aforementioned region. This avoids frequent passing over of the reference marks, so that the steering feel remains essentially unaffected and / or mechanical stresses resulting from passing over haptic reference marks are minimized.

[0021] For verification purposes, it may be provided that the control unit only concludes that a belt jump has occurred if a deviation of significant changes in the motor current with respect to a target rotor position is repeatedly detected.

[0022] If necessary, test and / or workshop routines can be provided to verify the correct relationship between the rotor position and the straight-ahead position of the steering rod. These routines involve repeatedly passing over at least one haptic reference mark under reproducible conditions. In this way, a belt slippage can be identified with high accuracy. Such routines can optionally be implemented in the vehicle's control unit.

[0023] Furthermore, several haptic reference marks can be arranged consecutively within a narrow area corresponding to one-tenth of the maximum steering travel of the steering rod. This improves the detection and differentiation from other events, resulting in increased robustness.

[0024] According to a further particular embodiment of the invention, the control device is configured to compensate for the anticipated significant change in motor current due to the haptic reference mark when the target rotor position is reached. Normally, that is, as long as no belt jump has occurred, crossing the haptic reference mark remains imperceptible to the driver, since the steering resistance does not change due to the compensation provided by the electric motor. However, if a belt jump has occurred, compensation for the incorrect rotor position occurs, and no compensation takes place when crossing the haptic reference mark. This results in two successive slight changes in steering resistance, which may be perceived by the driver.This can be used as an opportunity to perform a test or workshop routine to readjust the zero rotor position of the electric motor and the straight-ahead position of the steering rod.

[0025] According to a further particular embodiment of the invention, the target rotor position for a significant change in motor current is a value obtained in a calibration procedure, which is stored in the control unit. Such a value can be set at the factory for the first time at the end of vehicle production and, if necessary, updated later, as already explained above.

[0026] According to a further particular embodiment of the invention, additional parameters can be taken into account when detecting the significant change in motor current relative to the rotor position, namely the temperature of the steering rod and / or the torque applied by the electric motor. These parameters can optionally be estimated. This makes it possible to improve the accuracy of the detection. Any thermal expansion effects that lead to a deviation in the significant change in motor current relative to the rotor position of the electric motor can be taken into account via the temperature. By considering the torque, elasticities in the steering system can be compensated for.

[0027] According to another specific embodiment, a sensor device for detecting structure-borne sound can be provided and arranged in such a way as to acoustically detect the crossing of a haptic reference mark. This can validate the information obtained via the motor current, but at the cost of additional sensors. Furthermore, it is possible to use the acoustic signal instead of the motor current signal to detect the crossing of a haptic reference mark. In this case, the dependence of the occurrence of the acoustic signal on the detected rotor position is considered.

[0028] The following section explains in more detail ways of implementing the invention with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a schematic view of an electromechanical steering system according to a first embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 a spatial view of a steering rod according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a spatial view of an electromechanical steering system according to a second embodiment of the invention, Fig. 4 a front view of the steering gear according to Fig. 3, and in Fig. 5 A diagram illustrating the motor current as a function of the rotor position of the electric motor.

[0029] The following examples of implementation refer to an electromechanical steering system for a passenger car or light commercial vehicle.

[0030] The first embodiment in the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows an electromechanical steering system 1 with a steering gear housing 2 through which a steering rod 3 extends. The steering rod 3 is coupled at its axial ends to a steerable vehicle wheel 6 via tie rod joints 4 and tie rods 5.

[0031] A steering pinion 7 engages the steering rod 3 to transmit a steering command applied by the driver at a steering handle 8 to the vehicle wheels 6 via the steering rod 3. For this purpose, a corresponding toothed section 3a is formed on the steering rod 3, which engages with the steering pinion 7.

[0032] Furthermore, the electromechanical steering system 1 has an electric drive unit for generating a steering torque, which includes an electric motor 9. The electric motor 9 is coupled to the steering rod 3 via a gearbox 10 in order to translate a rotary movement of the electric motor 9 into a translational movement of the steering rod 3 in its longitudinal direction A.

[0033] The transmission 10 comprises at least a toothed belt drive 11 and, by way of example, a ball screw drive 12.

[0034] The toothed belt drive 11 comprises a first toothed belt pulley 11a, which is preferably arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on an output shaft 9a of the electric motor 9. Furthermore, the toothed belt drive comprises a second toothed belt pulley 11b, which is drivenly coupled to the first toothed belt pulley 11a by means of a toothed belt 11c. The second toothed belt pulley 11b is, in this case, rotationally fixed to a ball screw nut 12a of the ball screw drive 12. The ball screw nut 12a, in turn, engages via balls with a spindle section 3b, which is formed on the steering rod 3, in threaded engagement.

[0035] In the illustrated embodiment, the electric motor 9 is arranged parallel to the steering rod 3. However, this arrangement can be modified by interposing one or more suitable gear stages. Of particular interest here, however, is the presence of at least one gear stage in the form of a toothed belt drive 11.

[0036] The toothed belt drive 11 ensures a defined relationship between the position of the electric motor 9's rotor and the position of the steering rod 3, which must be maintained for the steering system to function. On such a toothed belt drive 11, external influences can cause the toothed belt 11c to skip one or more teeth on the first toothed belt pulley 11a and the second toothed belt pulley 11b. As mentioned earlier, such toothed belt skipping can be considered an indication of a steering system malfunction. Furthermore, the shift in the relationship between the position of the electric motor 9's rotor and the steering rod 3 during straight-ahead driving can lead to misalignment of the steering handle 8.If such belt skipping is detected, it can be corrected, as already explained in the prior art, by compensating measures in the control of the electric motor 9, so that when driving straight ahead the steering handle 8 is again in its zero position.

[0037] A new strategy for recording such belt skipping is proposed here.

[0038] This strategy relies, firstly, on the presence of a sensor device 13 for detecting the rotor position of the electric motor 9. Such a sensor device 13 is required, among other things, for providing the steering assistance by the electric motor 9 and is therefore typically present in an electromechanical steering system 1. A signal representing the absolute position of the rotor of the electric motor 9 is available via the sensor device 13.

[0039] Furthermore, the strategy according to the invention is based on the formation of at least one haptic reference mark 14 on the steering rod 3 or optionally also on a component coupled to it, which is located on the side of the steering rod 3 and not on the side of the electric motor 9 with respect to the toothed belt drive 11.

[0040] The at least one haptic reference mark 14 is designed such that when it is passed over, a significant change in the motor current i of the electric motor 9 occurs. This is because the resistance in the steering changes slightly when the at least one haptic reference mark 14 is passed over, which can be detected in the motor current i signal, which changes significantly in this case.

[0041] The at least one haptic reference mark 14 can be formed, for example, by a raised area on a contact surface or by a depression in a contact surface of the steering rod 3.

[0042] Applying a haptic reference mark 14 can be achieved, for example, by laser additive marking to create a raised area. This reduces play in the steering mechanism and thus slightly increases resistance. Suitable raised areas are in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 mm in height. Applying a haptic reference mark 14 using laser marking is a cost-effective and precise method.

[0043] Instead of laser marking, a haptic reference mark 14 can also be applied in other ways. For example, it can be applied using machining processes, engraving, or by introducing wave patterns and / or chatter marks. Furthermore, it is possible to increase resistance by intentionally omitting surface finishing, such as coating, in certain areas of the contact surfaces.

[0044] In the Fig. 1 and Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, a haptic reference mark 14 is arranged on the spindle section 3b of the steering rod 3. Two haptic reference marks 14 in the form of small protrusions in the thread of the spindle section 3 are shown here as an example. However, both the number of haptic reference marks 14 and their positioning can be modified from the arrangement shown.

[0045] When the ball screw nut 12a of the ball screw drive 12 engages with the relevant area of ​​the spindle section 3, the haptic reference marks 14 reduce the play of the balls in the ball screw drive 12, making it slightly stiffer. However, this stiffness does not impair steering operation; rather, it occurs within or near the driver's perception threshold. If necessary, the passage over the haptic reference marks 14 can be designed so that it normally goes unnoticed by the driver.

[0046] The at least one haptic reference mark 14 can be positioned such that it is passed over in the area of ​​the last quarter or last eighth of a maximum steering stroke of the steering rod 3. Positioning the haptic reference marks 14 near axial end stops of the steering rod 3 ensures that the haptic reference marks 14 are rarely passed over during operation and are therefore rarely, if ever, perceived acoustically and haptically by the driver.

[0047] In the area of ​​haptic reference marks 14, special attention can be paid to the precision of the thread.

[0048] Furthermore, the expected time of crossing the at least one haptic reference mark 14 is known. This can be taken into account in a control unit 15 for controlling the electric motor 9, for example by ensuring that an evaluation only takes place when the steering wheel is turned into a corresponding area.

[0049] The control device 15 is preferably configured to detect the significant change in the motor current i relative to the rotor position φ of the electric motor 9. Fig. Figure 5 illustrates the motor current i as a function of rotor position φ using a continuous line in the target state without belt slippage. Two haptic reference marks 14 are assumed, corresponding to an end range shortly before reaching the maximum steering stroke at rotor position angle +φ1 and -φ1. max / -φ maxThis generates a significant increase in the motor current i. Corresponding peaks can be observed at +φ1 and -φ1 in the motor current i curve. If the haptic reference marks 14 are designed as recesses or indentations, corresponding troughs appear instead of peaks. As long as there is no belt slippage, the peaks or troughs always occur at the same rotor angles +φ1 and -φ1. The first derivative shows zero crossings in each case. In this case, the steering is considered to be functioning correctly.

[0050] The control unit 15 can also be configured such that, upon reaching the target rotor position, the anticipated significant change in motor current i, caused by the haptic reference mark 14, is compensated by controlling the electric motor 9. As a result, passing over a haptic reference mark 14 is practically imperceptible, as long as belt slippage does not occur.

[0051] If the belt slips, the waveform of the motor current i shifts, so that the peaks or troughs are displaced from their intended position relative to the rotor position. Fig. Figure 5 shows the dashed peaks of the motor current i at the rotor angles +φ1* and -φ1*. This results in an offset of the rotor angle Δφ for the zero position. In other words, when the steering rod 3 is in its straight-ahead position, the sensor 13 detects a deviation from the zero position. Without further action, the steering return mechanism would attempt to move the steering rod to a position where the sensor 13 of the electric motor 9 detects its zero position. The driver would then have to counter-steer accordingly.

[0052] If the offset is known by appropriate detection, it can be corrected by means of the control device 15 by appropriately controlling the electric motor 9, in which a reassignment of the rotor position of the electric motor 9 and the straight-ahead position of the steering rod 3 is carried out.

[0053] For this purpose, the target rotor positions are adjusted accordingly to the significant change in the motor current i.

[0054] The target rotor positions +q1 and -φ1 for significant changes in motor current i are preferably values ​​obtained in a calibration procedure and stored in the control unit. These values ​​can be obtained for the first time at the end of vehicle production and programmed into the control unit 15. If belt slippage is detected, the values ​​are updated accordingly. This can be done automatically during driving, but also, if necessary, in a reproducible test and / or workshop routine to ensure particularly high accuracy of the target rotor positions for the haptic reference marks 14.

[0055] In the Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows a second embodiment of an electromechanical steering system 1. This is implemented as a steer-by-wire steering system for a passenger car or light commercial vehicle. In contrast to the first embodiment, the mechanical coupling between the steering handle 8 and the steering rod 3 is omitted here. Accordingly, in the Fig. 3 and Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, a toothed section 3a is not present on the steering rod. Instead, a sliding guide section 3c can be seen on the steering rod 3, via which the steering rod 3 is guided on a guide device 16, which is arranged on a steering gear housing (not shown in detail), and secured against rotation.

[0056] As mentioned above, the haptic reference marks 14 do not necessarily have to be located on the spindle section 3b of the steering rod 3 to cause a significant change in the motor current i. Fig. Figure 3 shows by way of example that the at least one haptic reference mark 14 can be formed as a protrusion, or optionally as a depression, on the sliding guide section 3c of the steering rod 3. When the steering rod 3 engages with the guide device 16 in the area of ​​the haptic reference mark 14, the steering resistance changes, which is reflected by a corresponding peak or trough in the motor current i. If the occurrence of such a peak or trough deviates from a target rotor position, belt slippage can be inferred, which can be dealt with as explained above.

[0057] The following procedure can be used to detect skipping of the belt.

[0058] After a vehicle is produced, the haptic reference marks 14 are first driven over, for example at the factory. The positions of these haptic reference marks 14 are stored in the control unit 15, for example, with respect to the rotor angle of the electric motor 9 on the vehicle, and serve as reference values ​​for detecting belt slippage.

[0059] If a belt jump occurs during operation, the relationship between rotor position angle and rack position shifts.

[0060] If, during operation, a haptic reference mark 14 is crossed at a suitable operating point, for example when the motor torque is below a predetermined threshold and the speed is within a target range, the rotor position angle at the time the haptic reference mark 14 is crossed is compared with the originally learned rotor position angle.

[0061] A deviation, preferably a combination of several deviations, of the overrun with respect to the learned rotor position angle can be used to detect a shift in the target rotor position.

[0062] As described above, the belt jump can then be corrected.

[0063] To increase robustness, several haptic reference marks 14 can be attached to the handlebar 3, thereby increasing the detection and differentiation from other events.

[0064] Furthermore, to improve accuracy, an estimate of the steering rod temperature can be made in order to compensate for the thermal expansion of the steering rod 3.

[0065] Furthermore, to improve accuracy, the elasticity of the mechanical chain can be taken into account by compensating for the system stiffness via a torque estimation.

[0066] Another possible measure to improve accuracy is to perform a targeted adjustment of the target rotor position for at least one haptic reference mark 14, for example during a workshop visit. Precision can be further increased by passing over the haptic reference mark 14 with a defined, possibly automated, routine.

[0067] The measures described above for detecting belt jumps eliminate the need for additional components within the electromechanical steering system 1. Belt jump detection is achieved using components already required in the vehicle, in conjunction with a routine that can be implemented purely in software. In particular, no additional external sensors or cables are required for the calibration. Consequently, a corresponding ECU connection is unnecessary.

[0068] Alternatively, a sensor device for detecting structure-borne sound can optionally be provided and arranged in such a way as to acoustically detect the crossing of a haptic reference mark 14. This allows the information obtained via the motor current i to be verified, albeit at the cost of additional sensors.

[0069] Furthermore, it is possible to use the acoustic signal instead of the motor current signal to detect when a haptic reference mark 14 has been passed. In this case, the dependence of the acoustic signal's occurrence on the detected rotor position is considered to identify a belt slippage. Otherwise, the procedure is as described above.

[0070] The invention has been explained in more detail above with reference to an exemplary embodiment and further variations. The exemplary embodiment and the variations serve to demonstrate the feasibility of the invention. Technical features explained above in the context of further features can also be implemented independently of these features and in combination with further features, even if this is not expressly described, as long as it is technically possible. The invention is therefore expressly not limited to the specifically described exemplary embodiments, but encompasses all embodiments defined by the claims. Reference symbol list 1 electromechanical steering 2 Steering gear housings 3. Handlebar 3a Gear section 3b Spindle section 3c Sliding guide section 4 tie rod ends 5 tie rod 6 vehicle wheel 7 Steering pinion 8 Steering handle (steering wheel) 9 Electric motor 9a Output shaft 10 gearboxes 11. Timing belt drive 11a first timing belt pulley 11b second timing belt pulley 11c Timing belt 12 Ball screw drive 12a Ball screw nut 13 Sensor device 14 haptic reference marks 15 Control unit 16 Guide system A Longitudinal direction of the steering rod i Motor current φ Rotor tilt angle

Claims

[1] Electromechanical steering system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a handlebar (3), an electric motor (9), a transmission (10) for translating a rotary motion of the electric motor (9) into a translational motion of the steering rod (3) in the longitudinal direction (A) thereof, wherein the transmission (10) comprises a toothed belt drive (11), and a sensor device (13) for detecting the rotor position of the electric motor (9), characterized by , that on the steering rod (3) or a component coupled to the steering rod (3), which is arranged on the side of the steering rod (3) with respect to the toothed belt drive (11), at least one haptic reference mark (14) is designed such that when the at least one haptic reference mark (14) is passed over, a significant change in the motor current (i) of the electric motor (9) occurs. [2] Electromechanical steering (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that a control device (15) is provided which is configured to detect the significant change in the motor current (i) relative to the rotor position of the electric motor (9) and to correct the zero rotor position of the electric motor (9) if the significant change in the motor current deviates from a target rotor position. [3] Electromechanical steering (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the transmission (10) comprises a ball screw drive (12) which engages with a spindle section (3b) of the steering rod (3) and that at least one said haptic reference mark (14) is formed as a protrusion or depression on the spindle section (3b) of the steering rod (3). [4] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, that the steering rod (3) has a sliding guide section (3c) via which the steering rod (3) is guided on a guide device (16) which is arranged on a steering gear housing and is optionally further secured against rotation, and that at least one said haptic reference mark (14) is formed as a protrusion or depression on the sliding guide section (3c) of the steering rod (3). [5] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that said haptic reference mark (14) is arranged such that it is passed over in the area of ​​a last quarter of a maximum steering stroke of the steering rod (3). [6] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that several of said haptic reference marks (14) are arranged consecutively in an area corresponding to one tenth of the maximum steering stroke of the steering rod (3). [7] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized by , that the control device (15) is configured to compensate for the anticipated significant change in motor current (i) through the haptic reference mark (14) by controlling the electric motor (9) when the target rotor position is reached. [8] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized by , that the target rotor position of the significant change in motor current (i) is a value obtained in a calibration procedure which is stored in the control unit (15). [9] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that when recording the significant change in motor current (i) relative to rotor position, the following must be taken into account: - the temperature of the steering rod (3), and / or - the torque applied by the electric motor (9). [10] Electromechanical steering (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that a sensor device for detecting structure-borne sound is provided and arranged in such a way as to acoustically detect the crossing of said haptic reference mark (14).

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