Selector dial for a vehicle that incorporates electric motor for defining reconfigurable magnetic detents
US10705616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/96
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selector for a vehicle includes a stepper motor. A manually operable rotating portion is in communication with the stepper motor. A display screen is positioned proximate the rotating portion. A position sensor is in communication with the stepper motor and the manually operable rotating portion. The rotating portion is coupled to the stepper motor at a drive shaft of the stepper motor. Manual operation of the rotating portion also rotates the drive shaft. The stepper motor applies a haptic component to the manual operation of the rotating portion.
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