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Steering angle detector

US4853672A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 1987
Grant dateAug 1, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D15/023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering angle detector comprises a differential transformer. The steering angle detector includes a rod member extending substantially transversely of the vehicle body and axially movable in response to steering action of the vehicle body, a metallic core mounted on the rod member, and primary and secondary coils disposed around the core in slightly spaced relation thereto.

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