Steering Pull Compensation
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1. A method for compensating for steering pull during straight line driving conditions using a controller in a motor vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- verifying a straight line driving condition; and
adjusting drive torque to maintain steering load below a predetermined threshold value.
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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.
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1. A method for compensating for steering pull during straight line driving conditions using a controller in a motor vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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verifying a straight line driving condition; and adjusting drive torque to maintain steering load below a predetermined threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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2. The method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the step of adjusting drive torque further comprises adjusting drive torque in response to an estimated road crown angle.
- 3. The method as claimed in claim 3 further comprising the step of estimating road crown angle from a side force.
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14. A method for compensating for steering pull during straight line driving conditions, the method comprising the steps of:
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verifying a straight line driving condition; sensing steering load, steering wheel rate, vehicle body yaw rate, and lateral acceleration; and adjusting drive torque based on sensed values to maintain steering load below a predetermined threshold value only during a straight line driving condition. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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