Stand for cyclic tests of rack and pinion steering mechanism

Abstract

At the present moment the motor vehicle designers pay particular attention to the vehicle active safety aspects. Steering control plays a significant role here, since its slightest malfunction may result in very unpleasant consequences. Therefore, specific attention is paid to the improvement of the steering control quality and reliability. This article presents the design of a stand for testing steering mechanisms of various dimensions through application of torque at numeral angles; the torque application aims to improve the vehicle active safety.