Electrical steering system for manned or unmanned operation
US7073623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for controlling an electrical steering system supports both manned and unmanned operation of a steering system for a vehicle. A steering wheel is coupled to an electric motor shaft for rotation with the steering wheel. A torque transducer senses a torque level for any application of rotational force applied to the steering wheel. An operator detector detects a presence or absence of an operator based on the sensed torque. The steering is controlled based on the detected presence or absence of the operator.
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