Smart electronic power steering system and method for a retrofitted electric vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11485407
APP PUB NO 20200361516A1
SERIAL NO

16559168

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A smart electronic power steering system and method for a retrofitted electric vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, an electronic power steering system comprises a relief valve; a pump in communication with the relief valve; a motor configured to operate the pump; a motor controller configured to control the motor; and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a desired maximum pressure value from a retrofitted electric vehicle and configure the relief valve or motor controller to provide relief at the desired maximum pressure value; and receive a desired flow rate from the retrofitted electric vehicle and configure the motor controller to operate the motor at a speed to achieve the desired flow rate. Other embodiments are provided.

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  • LIGHTNING SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Briggs, William Greeley, US 14 85
Corona, Michael Fort Collins, US 8 17
Lehmeier, Keith Fort Collins, US 3 3

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