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HISTORY
First installed in 1876.
On April 1900, Robert Twyfrod from USA
got the patent for the first four wheel
drive system.
In 1926 demonstrated the first PSS.
On agricultural tractors in the early 1950’s.
Suitable for small to medium tractors
where power steering can be an option to
manual steering.
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• Steering gears are
enclosed in a casing
known as steering
gear box
Steering gear box
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Rotary valve
A rotary valve for a power steering system
includes a valve sleeve in which a rotor is
rotatably carried for controlling fluid flow
from a supply pump to a cylinder of the
power steering system.
9. Pump
Driven by vehicle’s engine.
Amount of flow depends on engine’s
speed.
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Electro- Hydraulic system
• Hybrid System
• Use the same hydraulic assist
technology as standard
systems.
• Electric motor instead of being
belt-driven by the engine.
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CONCLUSION
By studying all these, we can conclude
that the power steering is necessary
for the modern cars.
It provides good handling to the driver,
gives better comfort, and make him
less fatigue.