A control section of a steering controller calculates a steer angle which is a turning angle of a first column shaft based on a first detection value detected by a steer angle sensor, and calculates a second shaft turning angle which is a turning angle of a second column shaft based on a second detection value detected by a second shaft rotation angle sensor. A steering torque detection value is calculated based on a third detection value detected by a torque sensor. An abnormality determination part determines abnormalities of the steering torque detection value based on the steer angle and the second shaft turning angle. Thereby, abnormalities of the steering torque detection value are detected without multiplexing the steering torque detection value. Further, if the steering torque detection value is multiplexed, an abnormal steering torque detection value can be specifically identified.

A control section of a steering controller calculates a steer angle which is a turning angle of a first column shaft based on a first detection value detected by a steer angle sensor, and calculates a second shaft turning angle which is a turning angle of a second column shaft based on a second detection value detected by a second shaft rotation angle sensor. A steering torque detection value is calculated based on a third detection value detected by a torque sensor. An abnormality determination part determines abnormalities of the steering torque detection value based on the steer angle and the second shaft turning angle. Thereby, abnormalities of the steering torque detection value are detected without multiplexing the steering torque detection value. Further, if the steering torque detection value is multiplexed, an abnormal steering torque detection value can be specifically identified.

An adaptive front steering system is capable of ensuring steering convenience and driving safety by changing a steering gear ratio in accordance with a driving situation of a vehicle. The adaptive front steering system is implemented as a new type of active front steering (AFS) system in which a hollow motor is applied to a steering column shaft, and a steering gear ratio is changed in accordance with a rotation direction and a rotation amount of a shaft of the hollow motor which is rotated together with an upper shaft.

An adaptive front steering system is capable of ensuring steering convenience and driving safety by changing a steering gear ratio in accordance with a driving situation of a vehicle. The adaptive front steering system is implemented as a new type of active front steering (AFS) system in which a hollow motor is applied to a steering column shaft, and a steering gear ratio is changed in accordance with a rotation direction and a rotation amount of a shaft of the hollow motor which is rotated together with an upper shaft.

In one embodiment, a method for steering system integrity testing includes positioning the vehicle with the second traction wheel within a first constraint; applying mechanical load to the first traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first traction wheel within a second constraint; applying mechanical load to the second traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first and second traction wheels on respective first and second friction surfaces; applying mechanical load to the first and second traction wheels; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; transmitting the data to a processor; and determining, via the processor, a health status of the steering system based on the data.

In one embodiment, a method for steering system integrity testing includes positioning the vehicle with the second traction wheel within a first constraint; applying mechanical load to the first traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first traction wheel within a second constraint; applying mechanical load to the second traction wheel; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; positioning the vehicle with the first and second traction wheels on respective first and second friction surfaces; applying mechanical load to the first and second traction wheels; receiving data corresponding to a steering system operating condition; transmitting the data to a processor; and determining, via the processor, a health status of the steering system based on the data.

Provided is a torque sensor device to detect a torque between an input shaft and an output shaft through a relative rotation displacement therebetween. The torque sensor device includes: a housing to accommodate an end of the input shaft and an end of the output shaft: a magnet unit rotatably accommodated in the housing to be connected to one end of one of the input shaft and the output shaft; a collector unit rotatably accommodated in the housing to be connected to one end of the other of the input shaft and the output shaft, the collector unit forming a magnetic circuit together with the magnet unit; and a sensing unit including a torque sensor disposed at the outer circumference of the collector unit and configured to detect a magnetic field focused by the collector unit. The collector unit includes a lower collector including an annular lower collector ring.

Provided is a torque sensor device to detect a torque between an input shaft and an output shaft through a relative rotation displacement therebetween. The torque sensor device includes: a housing to accommodate an end of the input shaft and an end of the output shaft: a magnet unit rotatably accommodated in the housing to be connected to one end of one of the input shaft and the output shaft; a collector unit rotatably accommodated in the housing to be connected to one end of the other of the input shaft and the output shaft, the collector unit forming a magnetic circuit together with the magnet unit; and a sensing unit including a torque sensor disposed at the outer circumference of the collector unit and configured to detect a magnetic field focused by the collector unit. The collector unit includes a lower collector including an annular lower collector ring.

Provided is a torque sensor device to detect a torque between an input shaft and an output shaft through a relative rotation displacement therebetween. The torque sensor device includes: a housing to accommodate an end of the input shaft and an end of the output shaft: a magnet unit including a magnet block fixed in position to the housing; a collector unit including a collector disposed between the input shaft and the magnet block and between the output shaft and the magnet block in the radial directions of the input shaft and the output shaft to be partially rotatably connected to each of the input shaft and the output shaft, the collector focusing a magnetic field generated from the magnet unit; and a sensing unit including a torque sensor disposed at the outer circumference of the collector unit and detecting the magnetic field focused by the collector unit.

Provided is a torque sensor device to detect a torque between an input shaft and an output shaft through a relative rotation displacement therebetween. The torque sensor device includes: a housing to accommodate an end of the input shaft and an end of the output shaft: a magnet unit including a magnet block fixed in position to the housing; a collector unit including a collector disposed between the input shaft and the magnet block and between the output shaft and the magnet block in the radial directions of the input shaft and the output shaft to be partially rotatably connected to each of the input shaft and the output shaft, the collector focusing a magnetic field generated from the magnet unit; and a sensing unit including a torque sensor disposed at the outer circumference of the collector unit and detecting the magnetic field focused by the collector unit.