Brake-to-steer lateral stability management based on stability indicator correlation
AssigneesSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
InventorsAlexander Jennings, Sarin Kodappully
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Abstract
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 maneuver capability in a vehicle having an operational, partially operational, failing, or failed electronic steering system. The system and method may include modifying at least one brake or powertrain command to individual roadwheels where vehicle instability is detected.
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A method comprising reducing the potential for loss of vehicle control by modifying at least one of a brake-to-steer brake command or brake-to-steer powertrain command based on a number of calculated, measured, or observed stability indicators to prevent the vehicle from losing stability.
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