Optimizing Variable Ratio Steering for Improved On-Centre Sensitivity and Cornering Control Bishop Steering Technology Pty Limited

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Heathershaw, Andrew, author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2000 World Congress (2000-03-06 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2000

Summary:

Research into the optimization of a Variable Ratio (VR) steering characteristic for rack and pinion steering gears was conducted. The VR steering characteristic was refined in a passenger car to achieve the optimum steering control for cornering and emergency maneuvers, whilst retaining the required on-centre performance needed for high-speed controllability.The research showed that the best steering performance resulted from high steering ratios on-centre, which rapidly reduce to lower ratios off-centre. This VR steering characteristic should result in vehicles with improved predictability of yaw and lateral acceleration response, whilst maintaining ease of on-centre control. This will reduce the skill level required in straight line running and maintaining control in emergency maneuvers

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-0821

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license