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Method for Generating Haptic Feedback
US2020156704A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2020156704-A1 |
| Application number | US-202016752028-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Publication date | May 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | — |
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A method and a device generate haptic feedback for a vehicle driver, the haptic feedback being generated by applying an additional torque, which alternates about an average total steering torque, to a steering grip of a vehicle by way of an actuator. When the present haptic feedback is recognized and/or simultaneously when haptic feedback occurs, the actuator is actuated such that the magnitude of the average total steering torque is increased by a compensation torque.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method for generating haptic feedback for a vehicle driver of a vehicle, comprising: generating the haptic feedback by applying an additional torque, which alternates about an average total steering torque, to a steering grip of a vehicle by way of an actuator; and controlling the actuator, when the haptic feedback is present and/or simultaneously when the haptic feedback occurs, such that a magnitude of the average total steering torque is increased by a compensating torque. 2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compensating torque is maintained, at least in part, until the end of the haptic feedback. 3 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the compensating torque decreases to the value 0 at least by the end of the haptic feedback. 4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compensating torque decreases to the value 0 at least by the end of the haptic feedback. 5 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the haptic feedback warns the vehicle driver of leaving a driving lane. 6 . A steering system of a vehicle comprising a haptic feedback generator configured to execute: generating haptic feedback by applying an additional torque, which alternates about an average total steering torque, to a steering grip of a vehicle by way of an actuator; and controlling the actuator, when the haptic feedback is present and/or simultaneously when the haptic feedback occurs, such that a magnitude of the average total steering torque is increased by a compensating torque. 7 . The steering system according to claim 5 , wherein the haptic feedback is a vibration on the steering grip. 8 . The steering system according to claim 6 , wherein the actuator is one or both of a support motor and a servo motor.
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Active steering aids, e.g. helping the driver by actively influencing the steering system after environment evaluation (B62D1/28 takes precedence) · CPC title
- B62D15/029Primary
Steering assistants using warnings or proposing actions to the driver without influencing the steering system · CPC title
- B62D5/0463Primary
calculating assisting torque from the motor based on driver input · CPC title
characterised by control features of the drive means as such · CPC title
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- A method and a device generate haptic feedback for a vehicle driver, the haptic feedback being generated by applying an additional torque, which alternates about an average total steering torque, to a steering grip of a vehicle by way of an actuator. When the present haptic feedback is recognized and/or simultaneously when haptic feedback occurs, the actuator is actuated such that the magnitude…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D15/029. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu May 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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