Actuator for turning a steering wheel in automatic steering systems
US10384709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/021
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel actuator mechanism includes a frame assembly and a rotating assembly. The frame assembly is attached to a steering wheel column and the rotating assembly is attached around the steering wheel column and over the frame assembly. In one example, the frame assembly and the rotating assembly can be located around the steering wheel column without removing the steering wheel. The rotating assembly is inserted down into an opening formed in the frame assembly and rotationally engaged with a motor housed in the frame assembly. Actuators are attached to the rotating assembly and positioned to extend upwards through the steering wheel next to spokes in the steering wheel. The rotating assembly causes the actuators to move the spokes and rotate the steering wheel.
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