Translating steering column with reduced packaging space
US11999407B1 · kind B1 · utility
2Cited by
9References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A column for a handwheel actuator of a steer by wire system may include a column casting, a steering jacket operably coupled to the column casting such that the steering jacket moves telescopically within the column casting for extending the handwheel and retracting the handwheel, and a tunable stroke limiter operably coupled to the steering jacket to limit stroke length of the steering jacket responsive to a barrier event.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.