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Driver alert system for the steering wheel of a motor vehicle

US7852225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2008
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W50/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver alert system for the steering wheel of a motor vehicle includes a vibration module with an eccentric mass and a driving device for rotating said eccentric mass about a rotational axis. The vibration module is arranged such that the rotational axis of the eccentric mass is essentially parallel to the steering column axis.

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