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FOUR-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM

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

is 4WS? How does it work?

Why Four-wheel Steering (4WS) System?

Types
Mechanical Hydraulic

Electro-Hydraulic

Mechanical 4WS System

Inside a rear-steering gear box is a simple planetary gear setup

Hydraulic 4WS System

Simple Hydraulic 4WS System

Electro-hydraulic 4WS System

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

Speed can be varied

Slow

Medium

Fast

Improved maneuverability

Better handling in tight corners Better parking Stability is increased

4WS

2WS

Application

Conclusion

Advantageous to 2WS
Complex and expensive Cost may drop as the system becomes common

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