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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2007
Junji Tsutsumi, Fujisawa, JP;
Toshiaki Kasahara, Kouza-gun, JP;
Junji Tsutsumi, Fujisawa, JP;
Toshiaki Kasahara, Kouza-gun, JP;
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Abstract
A vehicle steering control apparatus includes a steering wheel to be operated by a driver, a steering mechanism for turning the front wheels in accordance with an operating torque of the steering wheel, and a clutch for mechanically connecting the steering wheel to the steering mechanism. A clutch engagement command issuing section is provided for issuing an engagement command to the clutch when the clutch is disengaged and a condition for engaging the clutch is satisfied. A clutch engagement determining section is provided for determining that the clutch is in an engaged state when an increase in torque is detected at the steering wheel after the engagement command has been issued to the clutch.