Steering system of vehicle
US5097917A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/0225
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering system for a vehicle includes a steering mechanism mechanically separated form a steering handle and having a motor for steering road wheels, a steering detector for detecting a steering operation of the handle, a steered angle sensor for detecting steered angles of the road wheels, and a control circuit mechanism for driving the motor to thereby steer the road wheels in response to detected signals from the steering detector and steered angle sensor. The steered angle sensor comprises a measuring member which makes rotational movements in proportion to the steered angles of the road wheels and occupies a constant space relative to the vehicle.
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