Active toe control system and method for an automotive vehicle

摘要

The present invention relates to an active toe control system for an automotive vehicle where the system includes a control arm or link that is axially adjustable to either shorten or lengthen the length of the control arm or link. The control arm includes an electric motor connected between the connecting points of the control arm or link, the electric motor being responsive to an electronic control unit that communicates signals the electric motor to control the rotation of the electric motor and the duration of time the electric motor is operated. The combination of components acts to actively adjust the toe of the wheels of an automotive vehicle.