Apparatus for detecting a steering angle and a steering angular velocity
US4683375A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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