The Steering Characterizing Functions (SCFs) and Their Use in Steering System Specification, Simulation, and Synthesis 2001-01-1353
A set of functions for characterizing the mechanical properties of a steering “short gear” is described. They cover the kinematic, stiffness, assist, and friction performance of a power assisted (or manual) steering gear from the input shaft to the inner ends of the tie rods. Their use in describing the performance of a generalized steering gear is described. They have particular application to describing the steering feel performance of a vehicle. They can be used to specify the steering subsystem performance for desired steering feel for a given vehicle. They can also be used for experimental characterization of steering subsystems, can be used in vehicle dynamics simulations, and can be synthesized from a set of vehicle level performance targets. Along with their description, their use in simulation and methods to synthesize their values are described.
Citation: Adams, W. and Topping, R., "The Steering Characterizing Functions (SCFs) and Their Use in Steering System Specification, Simulation, and Synthesis," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-1353, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-1353. Download Citation
Author(s):
W. Keith Adams, Richard W. Topping
Affiliated:
General Motors Corporation
Pages: 14
Event:
SAE 2001 World Congress
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation 2001-SP-1602, SAE 2001 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems-V110-6
Related Topics:
Simulators
Steering systems
Gears
Simulation and modeling
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