Method for operating a steering system for a motor vehicle as well as a corresponding steering system
US11352051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/092
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating a steering system for a motor vehicle, wherein the steering system has at least one steering lever and at least one electric motor for shifting the steering lever so as to cause a steering movement in the presence of a steering input, and wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to a current source via cabling. In doing so, it is provided that the electric motor is actuated and an electric current flowing between the current source and the electric motor is measured in order to check an electrical connection between the current source and the electric motor under the condition that there is no steering input present.
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