Movable steering wheel for autonomous vehicle
US10207697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2637
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel position control system for a vehicle comprises a controller for a vehicle. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor. The controller is programmed to receive values from the sensors. The controller commands a pivot mechanism to bias a steering wheel to a stowed position based on values from the sensors. The controller also deploys an air bag based on values from the sensors, wherein the steering wheel is pivoted out of a space envelope of the deployed airbag.
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