CONTROL OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-22
AI Technical Summary
Articulated vehicles, particularly heavy-duty ones, are challenging to handle due to their unique steering and maneuvering characteristics, requiring skilled operators and specialized training to prevent instability and accidents, especially in tight spaces or uneven terrain.
Implementing a steer-to-center (StC) functionality in the steering system of articulated vehicles, which automatically adjusts the articulation angle to zero after a turn, using processing circuitry to determine and apply steer-to-center torque based on the articulation angle and vehicle velocity, enhancing stability and control.
This simplifies the operation of articulated vehicles, reduces the need for operator training, decreases the risk of accidents, and improves steering precision by ensuring the vehicle returns to the center without altering direction, making it easier to handle.