Position identification assembly for steering column
US11465681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/183
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A position identification assembly for a steering column is provided. The assembly may include a mount bracket, a steering column, a sensor, and a controller. The mount bracket may define an opening to the cavity. The steering column may be mounted to the mount bracket for translation at least partially in to and out of the cavity and the steering column may define one or more physical features therealong. The sensor may be secured to the mount bracket to detect the physical features. Each of the one or more physical features may be arranged upon the steering column such that the sensor detects the one or more physical features when the steering column translates between positions and may send a signal to the controller reflecting the same. The controller is programmed to identify a steering column position based on the received signal.
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