Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for driving a chainless electric bicycle comprising: a driving wheel; a pedal; a motor mechanically connected to the driving wheel; a generator mechanically connected to the pedal; and a battery, wherein provided is a system comprising: a generator location sensor for measuring the value of a rotation location of the generator; a motor location sensor for measuring the value of a rotation location of the motor; and a controller configured to calculate a difference value of the value of the rotation location of the motor minus the value of the rotation location of the generator multiplied by a gear ratio, and to control at least one of the generator and the motor on the basis of the difference value.

Abstract: The steering control method and steering control device may reduce memory usage by calculating virtual end stop torque without using a lookup table and address the noise issue at a discontinuous point. Further, it is possible to determine whether the end stop start angle needs to be adjusted because the wheel touches the curb, and adjust the end stop start angle to protect the steering wheel and the system.

Abstract: A bearing is disposed between a steering shaft and an inner column covering at least a part of the steering shaft. The bearing includes: an inner ring supporting an outer circumference of the steering shaft and having an elastically deformable material such as a plastic-containing material; an outer ring of which at least a part faces an inner circumference of the inner column; and a roller rotatably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The bearing may be included in a steering apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling cornering of a vehicle includes a control unit configured to receive a plurality of vehicle signals output from the input unit, to output each of damping forces obtained through a plurality of controls performed on the basis of the plurality of vehicle signals, and to output a damping force variation calculated through a cornering control performed on the basis of some of the plurality of vehicle signals, an adjustment unit configured to apply the damping force variation output from the control unit to an integrated damping force and then output a final damping force, and a damping unit configured to receive a changed current signal of the final damping force and then adjust a damping force of a damper. The damping force of the damper of the damping unit is controlled to be reduced when it is determined that the vehicle enters circuit cornering.

Abstract: A multi-phase power converter and a control method thereof according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure can minimize a temperature deviation between switches by varying the magnitude of current to be handled by a power conversion module of the multi-phase power converter based on the temperature of the switch.

Abstract: An electronic brake system includes: a reservoir in which a pressurized medium is stored; a hydraulic pressure supply device comprising a first pressure chamber provided in front of a hydraulic piston and a second pressure chamber provided at a rear of the hydraulic piston, and configured to generate a hydraulic pressure by moving the hydraulic piston forward or backward; a hydraulic control unit configured to control a flow of the hydraulic pressure transferred to a wheel cylinder from the hydraulic pressure supply device; and a controller configured to control the hydraulic pressure supply device and the hydraulic control unit, wherein the hydraulic pressure supply device comprises a motor having a plurality of separate system windings for moving the hydraulic piston, and a control valve configured to open and close a flow path that communicates the first pressure chamber and the second pressure chamber, and when a portion of the plurality of separate system windings of the motor fails, the controller is co

Abstract: A circuit for calibration a motor position in a motor having multiple phases including first, second, and third phases is electrically connected to a first phase winding and a second phase winding of the motor. The circuit comprises a comparator having first and second inputs; and a plurality of resistors electrically connected between the motor and the comparator, the plurality of resistors comprising: first parallelly-connected resistors and second parallelly-connected resistors which are connected in series and are connected between the first input of the comparator and the first phase winding of the motor, third parallelly-connected resistors and two or more fourth parallelly-connected resistors which are connected in series and are connected between the second input of the comparator and the second phase winding of the motor, and fifth parallelly-connected resistors connected in series with the second parallelly-connected resistors and connected in series with the fourth parallelly-connected resistors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a steer-by-wire system, including a reaction force motor for providing a reaction force in a direction opposite to the direction of operation of a steering wheel; a torque sensor for detecting a rotational angle of the steering wheel according to manipulation of the steering wheel; a motor position sensor for detecting a rotation angle of the motor; a turn counter for detecting the number of rotations of the reaction force motor; and a controller for calculating a first steering angle based on the rotation angle and number of rotations of the reaction force motor.

Abstract: A electric brake system includes a main device that provides a first hydraulic pressure to a plurality of wheel cylinders respectively installed on a plurality of wheels, based on a position of a brake pedal; and art auxiliary device that provides a second hydraulic pressure to first and second wheel cylinders respectively installed on first and second wheels among the plurality of wheels based on the position of the brake pedal in a state in which the main device does not generate the first hydraulic pressure. The auxiliary device receives power from a power network different from that of the main device, and the auxiliary device controls at least one of first and second parking brakes respectively installed on third and fourth wheels among the plurality of wheels. In such an electric brake system, when the main device fails or is out of control, the auxiliary device may auxiliary generate the hydraulic pressure required for braking and may generate braking force using the parking brake.

Abstract: According to the present embodiments, it is possible to separate the steering wheel from the driver's seat with a simple structure, thereby enhancing structural stability and rigidity, reducing the number of parts for changing the steering wheel structure, and minimizing the volume and mass of the steering device.

Abstract: According to the present embodiments, it is possible to reduce components, e.g., pinion and support yoke, save costs by simplifying the shape and assembly process, reduce operation and reverse steering noise due to inter-gear friction, and driving friction, and enhance durability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an electric parking brake (EPB) system includes an EPB configured to provide a clamping force to a vehicle for parking; and a controller configured to engage the EPB; wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the vehicle is in an early stage of vehicle release or an early stage of brake pad replacement based on a driving distance and brake pad replacement information of the vehicle during a parking operation, and upon determining that the vehicle is in the early stages of vehicle release or brake pad replacement, compensate for a target clamping force of the EPB and perform the parking operation based on the compensated target clamping force.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic brake system and an operation method thereof. The electronic brake system prepares various valves provided on flow paths, that connect components and a reservoir, in a closed state, and then switches the various valves to an open state after a hydraulic pressure of a pressure medium is formed by a hydraulic supply device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle body tilting apparatus including a swing member connected to a pair of tie rods and provided to be swung around an output shaft, a lean actuator configured to swing the swing member by rotating the output shaft through a motor and a reducer so that a vehicle body is tilted in a right-left direction, and a controller electrically connected to the motor. The controller is configured to correct a rotation angle of the output shaft based on a relative angle of the motor, and control the motor according to the corrected rotation angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic brake system that includes a master cylinder unit including a master cylinder to which a master cylinder reservoir coupled to generate a hydraulic pressure, a hydraulic block provided with a hydraulic pressure supply device to generate the hydraulic pressure by an electrical signal outputted in response to a displacement of a brake pedal and a hydraulic control unit to transmit the hydraulic pressure discharged from the hydraulic pressure supply device to wheel cylinders provided in each wheel, and disposed to be separated from the master cylinder unit, a hydraulic block reservoir coupled to the hydraulic block, and a connection hose to connect the master cylinder reservoir and the hydraulic block reservoir.

Abstract: The embodiment relates to a steering control device and method and includes a steering control device for controlling a first motor generating steering feedback torque in response to rotation of a steering wheel and a second motor generating rack driving torque for moving a rack, comprising a calculation unit calculating allowed rack speed information regarding a rack speed allowed when driving the rack using the second motor, based on rack force information and preset second motor performance information and calculating catch-up prevention torque information for preventing catch-up in the steering wheel, based on the allowed rack speed information and command rack speed information generated to drive the rack at a speed in response to rotation of the steering wheel and a controller performing catch-up prevention control on the first motor based on the catch-up prevention torque information.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actuator for a parking brake. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure an actuator for a parking brake includes a motor generating power; a reduction gear portion including a driving gear rotating in association with a drive shaft of the motor, and a sun gear coupled to the drive gear to rotate together; a housing in which the motor and the reduction gear portion are accommodated; and a locking portion configured to limit rotation of the reduction gear portion; wherein the locking portion is further configured to a pair of locking members configured to restrain and release at least a part of a rotation shaft of the sun gear, a plurality of elastic members supporting each of the locking members in a direction of the rotation shaft of the sun gear, an electromagnet member configured to separate the pair of locking members from the sun gear by generating an electromagnetic force when the power is applied.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actuator for a parking brake. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure an actuator for a parking brake includes a motor generating power; a reduction gear portion configured to transmit the power of the motor to a parking portion implementing the parking braking of a vehicle; a locking portion configured to limit rotation of the reduction gear portion; and a housing in which the motor, the reduction gear portion, and the locking portion are accommodated; wherein the locking portion is configured to a lock gear coupled to the reduction gear portion to rotate together, a lever provided to be engaged with the lock gear through a hinge motion, an elastic member elastically supporting the lever toward the lock gear, and an electromagnet member that generates electromagnetic force when the power is applied to separate the lever from the lock gear.

Abstract: Provided is motor-driven drum brake system including: a motor-driven drum brake including a brake shoe inside a drum and allowing the brake shoe to be pressed on an inner surface of the drum by hydraulic pressure of a wheel cylinder or an operation of a motor to perform braking; and a controller configured to control the motor to engage the motor-driven drum brake, wherein the controller is configured to, upon a total count of parking apply operations of the motor-driven drum brake being greater than a preset count when performing a parking apply operation, correct a target clamping force of the motor-driven drum brake and perform the parking apply operation according to the corrected target clamping force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frequency sensitive type shock absorber including a piston rod reciprocating an inside of a cylinder and having a connection passage therein; a piston valve mounted on the piston rod and having a plurality of compression and rebound flow paths penetrating up and down thereof, and partitioning the cylinder into compression and rebound chambers; and a valve assembly mounted on the piston rod to generate a damping force that changes with frequency during a rebound stroke; wherein the valve assembly comprises: a housing coupled to the piston rod and having a pilot chamber in communication with the connection passage; a main retainer coupled to the piston rod and having a main chamber formed on an upper portion thereof in communication with the connecting passage; and a pilot valve coupled to the piston rod and disposed between the housing and the main retainer to partition the pilot chamber and the main chamber.