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Method for monitoring a steering system

US11873040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2020
Grant dateJan 16, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D6/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for monitoring a steering system, in particular during an operation in a vehicle, in which method a load characteristic of at least one steering component of the steering system is determined and is evaluated in order to determine a stress and/or a state of the steering component. According to the disclosure, the load characteristic comprises at least one load on the steering component caused by an external application of force.

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