Vehicle having steering wheel deployable as an assist handle
US12049250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a cabin interior, a steering wheel assembly comprising a steering column, a steering wheel and an actuator configured to move the steering handle amongst a plurality of positions, and at least one sensor for sensing a user proximate to the vehicle and generating sensed data based on the sensed user. The vehicle also includes a controller determining one or more characteristics of the user from the sensed data and controlling the actuator to actuate the steering wheel to one of the plurality of positions based on the determined one or more characteristics of the user.
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