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Steering lock device

US10232820B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2017
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/34
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering lock device includes a position detector that detects a position of a lock member. The position detector includes a first unlock detecting portion of a digital output type that detects that the lock member is located in an unlock position and a second unlock detecting portion of an analog output type that detects that the lock member is located in an intermediate position, which is between a lock position and the unlock position. A position determination portion determines whether or not the lock member is located in the unlock position based on a detection signal of the first unlock detecting portion and a detection signal of the second unlock detecting portion, which has a parabolic output waveform that changes in accordance with movement of the lock member.

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