What is the main function of the camber angle?
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The main function of the camber angle refers to the inward tilt of the front wheels in the forward direction, which can prevent the vehicle from veering off course and allow the vehicle to automatically return to the correct position without steering wheel input during driving. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Within the transverse plane of the vehicle, the center plane of the front wheels tilts outward at an angle, known as the front wheel camber angle. The front wheel camber angle, on one hand, allows the wheels to roll close to vertical to the road surface, reducing sliding and steering resistance, making steering easier. On the other hand, it reduces the load on the bearings and their lock nuts, increasing their service life and improving safety. 2. Designing this tilt angle has a special function. When driving on relatively flat roads, the vehicle's direction may deviate slightly. Without this tilt angle, the driver or the vehicle control system would need to send signals to correct it. With this tilt angle, within a certain range of deviation, the front wheels can automatically return to the central forward direction. Thus, even if the road is slightly uneven, the vehicle's direction will remain largely unchanged. 3. The camber angle is designed to work in conjunction with the toe angle to prevent unavoidable tire wear caused by the toe angle.
