Steering device
US11565745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/0493
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a steering device, more particularly to the provision of electrical steering assistance, having at least one main control unit, which is provided to control, in at least one normal operating state, operation of at least one electric motor, and having at least one auxiliary control unit, which is provided to control, in at least one faulty operating state in which a fault in and/or failure of the main control unit has occurred, operation of the electric motor. According to the disclosure, the main control unit can be operated independently of the auxiliary control unit and the auxiliary control unit is set in the normal operating state to a passive operating mode.
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