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Report 2
Report 2
AMBEESH.A.S S7 ME 4404
Topics Covered
Introduction Why Four-wheel Steering (4WS) System? Types Mechanical Hydraulic Electro-hydraulic Actual 4WS Fail-safe measures Advantages Application Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
What
Types
Mechanical Hydraulic
Electro-Hydraulic
An Electronically & Hydraulically controlled 4WS System using a Stepper motor & Control yoke
Actual 4WS
Rack and pinion front steering, hydraulically controlled Rear-steering shaft Vehicle speed sensors Steering-phase control unit Centering lock spring Solenoid valve
Fail-safe measures
Hydraulic failure Electrical failure Positioning of the wheels
Advantages of 4WS
Slow
Medium
Fast
Improved maneuverability
4WS
2WS
Application
Conclusion
Advantageous to 2WS
Complex and expensive Cost may drop as the system becomes common
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