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WORKING It is the concept of Toyota Auto Company and jeep Auto Company. basically in heavy traffic performance of steering system need powerful working without extra efforts ,Thats why we design this project or prototype of four wheel electric steering system with 90 and 360degree electric powered steering system. In the project total eight electric D.C. motors are used. for turning with king pin .4 d.c. motors are used whose axles are perpendicular to chassis. And astub axles are connected to that axles by means of nut bolts.Other four motors are used for power transmission to each wheel of vehicle . When button is operated by operater.. the fornt wheel as well as rear wheel are positioned as parallel to each other which are normal in condition before operationleft and right button on remote is used for movement of left and right wheels respectively..When 3 rd button is operated front wheels are parallel to rear wheel and makes an angle of 90 degree to normal wheel system.in this position we directly turn the vehicle without any turning radius.As wll as we position the wheel 45 degree to normal position When 3 rd button is operated in this position we turn the vehicle in 360 degree.

Electric power steering (EPS or EPAS) is designed to use an electric motor to reduce effort by providing steering assist to the driver of a vehicle. Sensors detect the motion and torque of the steering column, and a computer module applies assistive torque via an electric motor coupled directly to either the steering gear or steering column. This allows varying amounts of assistance to be applied depending on driving conditions. The system allows engineers to tailor steering-gear response to variable-rate and variable-damping suspension systems achieving an ideal blend of ride, handling, and steering for each vehicle. On Fiat group cars the amount of assistance can be regulated

using a button named "CITY" that switches between two different assist curves, while most other EPS systems have variable assist, which allows for more assistance as the speed of a vehicle decreases and less assistance from the system during high-speed situations. In the event of component failure, a mechanical linkage such as a rack and pinion serves as a back-up in a manner similar to that of hydraulic systems. Electric power steering should not be confused with drive-by-wire or steer-by-wire systems which use electric motors for steering, but without any mechanical linkage to the steering wheel. Electric systems have a slight advantage in fuel efficiency because there is no belt-driven hydraulic pump constantly running, whether assistance is required or not, and this is a major reason for their introduction. Another major advantage is the elimination of a beltdriven engine accessory, and several high-pressure hydraulic hoses between the hydraulic pump, mounted on the engine, and the steering gear, mounted on the chassis. This greatly simplifies manufacturing and maintenance. By incorporating electronic stability control electric power steering systems can instantly vary torque assist levels to aid the driver in evasive manoeuvres. The peak power output of the electrical system of a vehicle limits the capability of electric steering assist. A 12-volt electrical system, for example, is limited to about 80 amps of current which, in turn, limits the size of the motor to less than 1 kilowatt (12.5 volts times 80 amps equals 1000 watts). This amount of power would be adequate for smaller vehicles. It would probably be considered insufficient for larger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. There are other types of electrical systems such as the 24-volt electrical system and other variants used for hybrid and electric vehicles. These have greater capacity that enable use of multi kilowatt motors needed for large and mid-size vehicles.

The first electric power steering systems appeared on the Honda NSX in 1990, the Honda S2000 in 1999, and on the BMW Z4 in 2002. Today a number of manufacturers use electric power steering.Reviews in the automotive press often comment that certain steering systems with electric assist do not have a satisfactory amount of "road feel". Road feel refers to the relationship between the force needed to steer the vehicle and the force that the driver exerts on the steering wheel. Road feel gives the driver the subjective perception that they are engaged in steering the vehicle. The amount of road feel is controlled by the computer module that operates the electric power steering system. In theory, the software should be able to adjust the amount of road feel to satisfy drivers. In practice, it has been difficult to reconcile various design constraints while producing a more pronounced road feel . The same argument has been applied to hydraulic power steering as well.

PART LIST CHASSIS BOARD D.C. MOTOR L .CLAMP FIBRE WHEELS WOODEN STRIPS NUT BOLTS PLASTIC BOX ROCKER SWITCH D.C. POWER SUPPLY

COST ESTIMATE Parts CHASSIS BOARD D.C. MOTOR L CLAMP FIBRE WHEELS WOODEN STRIPS NUT BOLTS PLASTIC BOX ROCKER SWITCH D.C. POWER SUPPLY Wiring and fitting lab fees Training seminar fees Travelling and other expenses Report work 1 3 8 4 16 1 1 8 4 Qty Rate 250 /3500 /100 /520/32/30 /12/105 /480/900/1000 /2000 /1271 /-

ADVANTAGES

Easy to design Cheap in cost Easy to maintain Easy to operate Easy to install Advance technology
DISADVANTAGE

Requires eight motors Indivisual drive system Unsuitable for engine powered vehicles. Only used in indivisual drive system.
APPLICATION

Electric vehicles Mini fork lift Electric vehicles Go kart ( mini race car)

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