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OFFICES
JTEKT CORPORATION OF U.S.A.
-Cleveland Office-
-Detroit Office-
PUBLISHER
JTEKT CORPORATION NAGOYA HEAD OFFICE
TEL:81-52-527-1900
FAX:81-52-527-1911
TEL:81-6-6271-8451
FAX:81-6-6245-3712
TEL:81-6-6245-6087
FAX:81-6-6244-9007
CAT.NO.S1001E
CAT.NO.S1001E
SAFETY
COMFORT
ECOLOGY
Reliability backed by experience, immeasurable sensitivity and technologies, and energy-saving features in tune with the times
Proudly No.1 in the Global Market One in three vehicles is equipped with JTEKT electric power steering (EPS)
GLOBAL NETWORK
Unit : 10,000
1
3
1
1
2000
EUROPE
90
JAPAN
Start of production
of C-EPS (For small car)
1000
80
Start of production
of DP-EPS
70
Start of production
of E-VGR
60
50
1991
1994
Start of production
of H-EPS
500
40
Start of production
of P-EPS
30
Start of
Manual Steering
20
Start of
Power Steering
Start of production
of RD-EPS
2002
Start of production
of C-EPS
2
17
2
5
2011
2004
1988
1500
2001
AMERICA
100
NORTH
AMERICA
2
1
RP-EPS
PRODUCTION QUANTITY
1
6
1
2
Share No.1
EPS:29%*(C-EPS:39%)
10
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
1998 Europe
JTEKT
been conducting
to ensure
compliance
(EPS) system in 1988.
JTEKThas
developed
the world'sactivities
first electric
power steering
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2016
2018
2011 Indonesia
2009 India
with
functional
safetyhold
standards
in accordance
Today,
our products
No. 1 market
share around the globe.
with ISO26262 Road Vehicles
Functional Safety since 2005.
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for compact passenger cars
moves ahead
Social change
Automobile technology
trends
Steering trends
Manual
Regulations
for light vehicles (660cc) change
1990
Increase in
hybrid electric vehicles
(Prius launched)
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
America
Global organization
Activities started established
(2009)
(2005)
Development
process
introduced
(2011)
Activities streamlined
using management tool
(2013)
Proposal of optimal electric power steering (EPS) system considering safety, comfort and ecology
As the world's No.1 contributor to the environment, JTEKT a comprehensive steering systems manufacturer committed to providing optimal systems that match vehicle use/purpose by ensuring products are well-balanced in all areas; from quality, cost and delivery to safety, comfort and ecology.
JTEKT is world No. 1 in contributing to the environment. Our EPS systems have top market share, offer superior fuel efficiency and contribute to environmental conservation to the highest degree. We are also working to improve the environmental efficiency of conventional hydraulic power steering systems.
03 / 04
Reliability backed by
experience
H-EPS
Steering wheel
Extremely flexible installation and ability to use for EV driving realized by adopting an independent electric pump.
Interface used
by the driver to transmit
Excellent
steering
feel and improved fuel efficiency realized through optimum discharge setting (MAP) and special valve tuning.
desired direction
of travel
to the steering
2 The force input to the steering wheel
system.
SAFETY
Steering System Features
Steering
Electric pump / ECU
force
(power pack)
Column
Range of use
Torque signal
Definition of steering system: Components used to control (steer) the direction a vehicle is moving; in short,
the equipment for changing the direction of the tires.
Intermediate shaft
HPS gear
Immeasurable
sensitivity
and technologies
COMFORT
H-EPS system
Steering column
Attaches the steering wheel axle inside the cabin, and is equipped
with an energy absorption mechanism to dissipate impact energy
and reduce injury to the driver at the time of a collision.
JTEKT responds to
market demand in
support of a
vehicle society of
tomorrow as a
steering system supplier.
Intermediate shaft
Shaft connecting the steering column to the pinion gear.
2 Torsion bar
Metal bar that is twisted according to the steering force
input by the driver.
(Turning left)
E-VGR
3 Torque sensor
Detects the amount of torque generated when the torsion
bar is twisted.
(Turning right)
Torque signal
Variable steering-angle ratio system combining vehicle stability and steering performance.
Steering performance improved by increasing steering angle ratio at low speed.
Straight-line driving stability improved
Rack-and-pinion gear
ECU
Calculates the amount of power-assist required
according to drivers steering force and vehicle
speed signal.
Energy-saving
upon request
with the times
Motor
tires, brakes and drive-train), our steering systems act as a human-machine interface where the driver's intentions
are delivered to the vehicle and supplemental/accurate information is transmitted back to the driver, making it
possible for the driver to feel "happier," "safer" and "more comfortable" when driving the vehicle.
01 / 02
System combination:
E-VGR + RD-EPS
JTEKT products not only realize steering performance matching vehicle requirements (e.g., body, suspension,
ECOLOGY
5
5
gear
Reduction
Gear mechanism that increases the rotational
Rack axial
force
Pinion
Pinion
05
11 / 06
12
DP-EPS
RP-EPS
Rack-assist realizes excellent steering feel with high rigidity and superior dynamic performance.
Rack-assist realizes excellent steering feel with high rigidity and superior dynamic performance.
System with excellent safety, comfort and environmental performance realized through the application
System structure with flexible mounting freedom realized by separating the assist unit from the steering wheel axle.
of proven technologies.
UA/A
Vehicle segment
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Column
Motor / ECU
Reduction gear
Torque sensor
SUV/P-UP
UA/A
Steering
system
Column
-assist
C-EPS
Rack
-assist
P-EPS
DP-EPS
RP-EPS
RD-EPS
H-EPS
SUV/P-UP
: Recommended
Application range
Torque sensor
Rack-and-pinion gear
Rack-and-pinion gear
Compact, lightweight, high-efficiency
integrated motor / ECU resistant to water
DP-EPS system
Application range
Column
Column
JTEKT EPS systems are compatible for most automobiles, from small vehicles to large SUVs
Reduction gear
Compact, simple, high-performance sensor
resistant to water realized
Motor / ECU
Intermediate shaft
Intermediate shaft
Rack-assist
Torque sensor
Torque sensor
Rack-and-pinion gear
Motor / ECU
Intermediate shaft
Reduction gear
Motor / ECU
RP-EPS system
Rack-and-pinion gear
Reduction gear
09 / 10
C-EPS
RD-EPS
Ideal for compact vehicles with small engine compartment: power-assist unit is located in the steering column
System with excellent safety, comfort and environmental performance realized through
Steering wheel
Superior energy-saving system has less reduction gear loss and high machine efficiency.
H-EPS
Extremely flexible installation and ability to use for EV driving realized by adopting an independent electric pump.
Interface used
by the driver to transmit
Excellent
steering
feel and improved fuel efficiency realized through optimum discharge setting (MAP) and special valve tuning.
desired direction
of travel
to the steering
2 The force input to the steering wheel
system.
Intermediate shaft
Steering
Electric pump / ECU
force
(power pack)
Column
Column
Range of use
Motor / ECU
Motor
H-EPS system
Reduction gear
HPS gear
Rack-and-pinion gear
Torque signal
Column
Intermediate shaft
RD-EPS system
C-EPS system
Column
Torque sensor
Reduction gear
Torque sensor
Compact and simple design and
high performance realized
P-EPS
E-VGR
Rack-assist realizes excellent steering feel with high rigidity and superior dynamic performance.
Variable steering-angle ratio system combining vehicle stability and steering performance.
System with excellent safety, comfort and environmental performance realized through
Intermediate shaft
Reduction gear
Column
4
Motor / ECU
Intermediate shaft
Motor
Rack-and-pinion gear
07 / 08
System combination:
E-VGR + RD-EPS
Rack axial
force
Reduction gear
Gear mechanism that increases the rotational
torque generated by the motor and transmits it to
the pinion gear.
Rack-and-pinion gear
Torque sensor
Reduction gear
ECU
Calculates the amount of power-assist required
according to drivers steering force and vehicle
speed signal.
Intermediate shaft
Combined sliding load and rigidity
Torque signal
Rack-and-pinion gear
Motor / ECU
P-EPS system
(Turning right)
Motor / ECU
(Turning left)
Pinion
Pinion
05 / 12
06
11
JTEKT R&D centers exchange information around the world, enabling the company to
accurately understand market demand and provide the newest/best/optimal systems to
meet the diversified needs of our customers.
GLOBAL NETWORK
1
3
1
1
1
6
1
2
EUROPE
X-Ray CT Scanner
Driving simulator
JAPAN
NORTH
AMERICA
2
17
2
5
AMERICA
JTEKT
been conducting
to ensure
compliance
(EPS) system in 1988.
JTEKThas
developed
the world'sactivities
first electric
power steering
with
functional
safetyhold
standards
in accordance
Today,
our products
No. 1 market
share around the globe.
with ISO26262 Road Vehicles
Functional Safety since 2005.
Japan
Project
management
Labor
management
Requirements
management
Specifications
management
Process
management
Structure
management
Europe
Straight-line Course
Winding Course
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America
Global organization
Activities started established
(2009)
(2005)
Development
process
introduced
(2011)
Activities streamlined
using management tool
(2013)
Fording Course
Dynamics Pad
13 / 14
www.jtekt.co.jp
OFFICES
JTEKT CORPORATION OF U.S.A.
-Cleveland Office-
-Detroit Office-
PUBLISHER
JTEKT CORPORATION NAGOYA HEAD OFFICE
TEL:81-52-527-1900
FAX:81-52-527-1911
TEL:81-6-6271-8451
FAX:81-6-6245-3712
TEL:81-6-6245-6087
FAX:81-6-6244-9007
CAT.NO.S1001E
CAT.NO.S1001E