Abstract: The present invention relates to a procedure for measuring the wheel angle on steerable vehicles. When determining large course angles, such as maximum wheel deflection, the course angle itself, which is difficult to measure, is not measured directly. Instead, the wheel camber (or turning) is measured and this angle is then utilized to calculate the course angle sought, with the aid of known values of straight course angles of the wheel and gradient of the kingpin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 2000
Date of Patent:
December 10, 2002
Assignees:
Optab Optronikinnovation AB, Josam Lastbilsteknik AB