An Examination of EPS using Cables to Connect the Steering Wheel and Gearbox

2003-01-0584

03/03/2003

Event
SAE 2003 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
We examined Electric Power Steering (EPS) for its benefits in increasing space in an automobile passenger compartment, particularly access to the driver's seat. Some automobile models offer better access than others, but no models offer particularly good access. We analyzed driver motions during ingress and egress and parameters which affect access to the driver's seat were identified. The relationship between the ease of access and those parameters were then examined with respect to posture. The affect of the presence of the steering wheel was also examined. As an achievement means, we proposed a flexible EPS structure which is connected by cables between the steering wheel and the gearbox. This paper describes the design concept of Cable-Based EPS and outlines the components offering steering performance and reliability, and its effectiveness.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0584
Pages
7
Citation
Suyama, K., "An Examination of EPS using Cables to Connect the Steering Wheel and Gearbox," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0584, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0584.
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Published
Mar 3, 2003
Product Code
2003-01-0584
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English