Title

Steering pull compensation

Authors

D. X. Wang
Paul G. Sanders, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

3-18-2010

Abstract

A method for steering pull compensation to maintain a steering load below a predetermined threshold value. A straight line driving condition is verified through vehicle sensors and/or GPS, drive torque control is performed such that the steering load is kept below the predetermined threshold value. The steering pull compensation method may be disabled by a vehicle operator and is disabled in the absence of a verified straight line driving condition.

Publisher's Statement

Assignee: Ford Global Technologies

Patent Number: 8,437,913

Publication Title

United States Patent

Recommended Citation

Wang, D. X., & Sanders, P. G. (2010). Steering pull compensation. United States Patent.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/materials_fp/129