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Apparatus for detecting a steering angle and a steering angular velocity

US4683375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D15/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting a steering angle and a steering angular velocity of a steering mounted in a vehicle. The apparatus has a sensor mounted on a steering column tube, and a disc secured onto the outer periphery of a steering shaft. The steering column tube has a projecting form in which a luminescent element and a light receiving element are provided. The projecting form is designed not to contact with the disc.

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