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Multi-functional Electric Module for a VehicleA multi-functional electric module (eModule) is provided for a vehicle having a chassis, a master controller, and a drive wheel having a propulsion-braking module. The eModule includes a steering control assembly, mounting bracket, propulsion control assembly, brake controller, housing, and control arm. The steering control assembly includes a steering motor controlled by steering controllers in response to control signals from the master controller. A mounting feature of the bracket connects to the chassis. The propulsion control assembly and brake controller are in communication with the propulsion-braking module. The control arm connects to the lower portion and contains elements of a suspension system, with the control arm being connectable to the drive wheel via a wheel input/output block. The controllers are responsive to the master controller to control a respective steering, propulsion, and braking function. The steering motor may have a dual-wound stator with windings controlled via the respective steering controllers.
Document ID
20150016924
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Bluethmann, William J.
Waligora, Thomas M.
Fraser-Chanpong, Nathan
Reed, Ryan
Akinyode, Akinjide Akinniyi
Spain, Ivan
Dawson, Andrew D.
Figuered, Joshua M.
Herrera, Eduardo
Markee, Mason M.
Date Acquired
September 2, 2015
Publication Date
August 11, 2015
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,102,331
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/032,470
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