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Development of the Next-generation Steering System (Development of the Twin Lever Steering System)

Journal Article
2010-01-0993
ISSN: 1946-3995, e-ISSN: 1946-4002
Published April 12, 2010 by SAE International in United States
Development of the Next-generation Steering System (Development of the Twin
          Lever Steering System)
Sector:
Citation: Tajima, T., Fujita, H., Sato, K., and Nakasato, Y., "Development of the Next-generation Steering System (Development of the Twin Lever Steering System)," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars – Mech. Syst. 3(1):633-643, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-0993.
Language: English

Abstract:

With the objective of establishing the ultimate steering operation system for drivers, we developed, based on bioengineering considerations, the Twin Lever Steering (TLS) system which mimicks the bi-articular muscles, as shown in Fig. 1 . The bioengineering advantages are as follows: (1) force can be exerted more easily, (2) the steering can be accomplished quickly, (3) the positioning can be done accurately, and (4) the burden on the driver can be reduced (less fatigue). The advantages of the vehicle in terms of its motion are as follows: (1) the line-traceability is improved, (2) the drift control is improved, (3) the lane-change capability is improved, and (4) the lap time and stability are improved. We would like to report on these advantages of the TLS system from a bioengineering standpoint, and also describe the results of some verification test results obtained from vehicles equipped with this new steering system.