Steering wheel control mechanism
US7648004B1 · kind B1 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to control mechanisms and more specifically to a control mechanism which is adaptable to a steering wheel of a vehicle. Most control mechanisms of auto-piloting systems which must be installed on existing vehicles usually require more specific parts and more expensive installations. The control mechanism according to embodiments of the present invention includes components readily installable into the cabin of an existing vehicle and involves elements sandwiching the steering wheel of the vehicle which are operatively mounted to a motoring assembly actuatable by the user of the vehicle.
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