Patent · US Active

Modular power steering apparatus

US11345396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

20Claims

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Assignee

ZF ACTIVE SAFETY AND ELECTRONICS US LLC · US

Inventors

Mark A. Cartwright · West Lafayette, US
Ryan L. Noerenberg · West Lafayette, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 18, 2020
Grant date	May 31, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 25, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D5/0445
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular power steering apparatus includes a rotatable shaft, which is selectively rotatable to effect turning movement of at least one vehicle wheel. A housing supports the rotatable shaft for rotation relative thereto, about a shaft axis. A first rotational input assembly is provided for transmitting a steering command from a steering member to the rotatable shaft. A second rotational input assembly is operatively connected with the rotatable shaft. The second rotational input assembly is configured to apply a rotational force to the rotatable shaft. The apparatus includes a plurality of drive stations. Each drive station is configured to selectively accept both of the first and second rotational input assemblies for operating connection to the rotatable shaft at different times.

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