Steering column with torquemeter
US6517113B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/685
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a vehicle steering column (2) comprising a manual control member (3) for applying a torque on the column (2) drive shaft (8), the column being equipped with a device for measuring the torque applied to the drive shaft (8), characterised in that the torque measuring device includes a sensing element without requiring a torsion bar to be located along the drive shaft (8) axis and thus producing a break therein.
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