Method and apparatus of controlling an automotive vehicle using brake-steer as a function of steering wheel torque
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1. A method of controlling an automotive vehicle having a turning radius comprising:
- determining a hand wheel torque; and
comparing the steering wheel torque to a predetermined torque and when the steering torque is greater than the predetermined torque, performing the step of applying brake-steer, and when the steering wheel torque is below the predetermined torque not applying brake-steer.
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Abstract
A method of controlling an automotive vehicle having a turning radius includes determining a hand wheel torque and applying brake-steer as a function of hand wheel torque.
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1. A method of controlling an automotive vehicle having a turning radius comprising:
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determining a hand wheel torque; and comparing the steering wheel torque to a predetermined torque and when the steering torque is greater than the predetermined torque, performing the step of applying brake-steer, and when the steering wheel torque is below the predetermined torque not applying brake-steer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A control system for a vehicle comprising:
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a steering torque sensor generating a steering torque signal; and a controller applying brake-steer to a vehicle as a function of the steering torque signal, wherein said controller changes to a 4×
2 mode from a 4×
4 mode to apply brake-steer. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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