System and method to prevent lateral control by limiting turning by a steering wheel
US12157528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/0265
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for implementing steering wheel controls, namely steering wheel rotation locking. In accordance with embodiments of the disclosed technology, a system may comprise a steering wheel rotation locking device; and a controller communicatively connected to the steering wheel rotation locking device to determine a presence and location of one or more objects or conditions surrounding a vehicle, and produce steering wheel control feedback to physically prevent rotational movement of a steering wheel.
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