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Active Steering - The BMW Approach Towards Modern Steering Technology
Technical Paper
2004-01-1105
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
For the first time, the BMW Active Steering system allows driver-independent steering intervention at the front axle with the mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front axle still in place.
The system is primarily comprised of a rack-and-pinion steering system, a double planetary gear and an electric actuator motor.
This new level of freedom enables continuous and situation-dependent variation of the steering ratio and therefore adaptation of the transmission behaviour between the steering wheel and the vehicle's reaction to the relevant driving situation. Comfort, steering effort, handling and directional stability have been extensively optimised as a result of this.
In addition, driver-independent steering intervention also guarantees vehicle stabilisation in critical driving situations.
As a world exclusive, the new Active Steering system will be available for the first time as an option in the new BMW 5 Series.
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Koehn, P. and Eckrich, M., "Active Steering - The BMW Approach Towards Modern Steering Technology," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-1105, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-1105.Also In
Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation, Steering and Suspensions on CD-ROM from the SAE 2004 World Congress
Number: SP-1881CD; Published: 2004-03-08
Number: SP-1881CD; Published: 2004-03-08