Moisture sensor and steering system
US10046791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M6/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recessed portion is formed in an inner wall surface of a lower portion of a reduction gear housing (a lower wall in FIG. 2) in the direction of gravity and between a bearing 44 and an outer wall of the reduction gear housing (a right side wall in FIG. 2). The recessed portion is formed to have such a depth that the recessed portion does not penetrate the reduction gear housing. The recessed portion is formed in the reduction gear housing within a given range in a circumferential direction with respect to the axis of a rack shaft serving as the center. A moisture sensor is mounted in the recessed portion to detect water infiltrating into a housing. The moisture sensor has a transmission circuit that operates using a water battery as a power supply source. The water battery generates power when water flows into the water battery.
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