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HYDRAULICALLY-ASSISTED POWER STEERING [1 record]

Record 1 2013-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

When a driver moves a steering wheel, the left and right outlet ports open alternately, then oil pressurized by a hydraulic pump enters a hydraulic cylinder. It generates power to drive the steering shaft. In this process, the hydraulic pump driven by the engine rotates only in one direction.

Key term(s)
  • hydraulic-assisted steering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Key term(s)
  • direction hydraulique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de dirección (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
CONT

La dirección hidráulica utiliza energía hidráulica para generar la asistencia. Para ello utiliza una bomba hidráulica conectada al motor. Lo habitual es que esté acoplada directamente mediante la faja de distribución.

OBS

HPS, por sus siglas en inglés.

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