Lane control mechanism

Mechanical engineering

Steering is the collection of components, linkages etc which allow a vessel (ship, boat) or vehicle (car, motorcycle, and bicycle) to follow the desired course. The basic aim of steering is to ensure that the wheels are pointing in the desired directions. This is generally achieved by a series of linkages, rods, pivots and gears. Many modern cars use rack and pinion steering mechanism, where the steering wheel turns the pinion gear; the pinion moves the rack, which is linear gear that meshes with the pinion, converting circular motion into linear motion along the transverse axis of the car. Lane control mechanism can be used in heavy-duty trucks and buses. With this mechanism Heavy trucks and buses can be steered if driver loose driving attention and vehicle cross off driving marked lane. The use of this intelligent steering mechanism will enable the generation of steering input independently from the driver. For example, HCVs can also be equipped with an active lane-keeping assistant to avoid serious accidents. The technology is variable, independent of front axle load, and environmentally friendly.

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