| 摘要 |
<p>A steering system having an improved responsive control apparatus. A plastic material, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film, made highly piezoelectric by known methods, is placed in a sensor unit structure (94) wherein pressure is exerted against the piezoelectric film (140) by means of rotation of the steering wheel (12) of the boat (10) or vehicle to thereby cause the piezoelectric film (140) to generate electric signals which are used in controlling the rpm of a low-inertia, instantaneously reversible steering power assist motor. The rpm of the motor is substantially proportional to the electric signals, which, in turn, are determined by, and responsive to, the degrees of rotation and speed of rotation of the steering wheel (12). The direction of rotation of the steering wheel (12) determines the direction of steering assist, i.e., to the left or right. Available torque of the motor however is substantially inversely proportional to rpm of the engine propelling the boat (10) or vehicle. </p> |
