System and method for locking a vehicle steering
US6952059B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/02153
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for locking a motor vehicle steering column to prevent accidental locking of the steering column is provided. The system electro-mechanically locks the steering column in rotation using a bolt driven by an electronic control circuit that receives commands from an electronic calculator via a multiplexed bus. A blocking device mechanically blocks displacement of the bolt.
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