What is the working principle of power steering?

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Saul
07/30/25 9:21am
Working principle of power steering: When the car is steering, the torque sensor detects the torque and rotation direction of the steering wheel, and sends the signal to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit comprehensively analyzes the data such as the torque of the steering wheel, the rotation direction and the vehicle speed, and sends signal instructions to the motor controller, so that the motor outputs the corresponding size and direction of torque to generate power assistance. The power steering system of the car is roughly divided into two categories: hydraulic and electric. The power assistance principle of the electronic hydraulic power steering system is the same as that of the traditional mechanical hydraulic power steering system, but an electric steering pump is added. The start and stop of the electronic pump are controlled by the ECU. When no steering action is performed, the electric steering pump is turned off, unlike the mechanical hydraulic power steering pump, which is always linked to the engine through a belt.
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