Load sensor device and steering apparatus for vehicle having the same
US7926826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/221
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel-side end of a connection link is freely inclined relative to the wheel. A shaft-side end of the connection link is movable substantially in a width direction of the vehicle for steering the wheel. A steering shaft body is substantially in a rod shape extending substantially in the width direction. A steering shaft end is fixed to one end of the steering shaft body and freely inclined relative to the shaft-side end. The steering shaft body and the steering shaft end are movable substantially in the width direction according to an operation of a steering device. A load sensor is interposed between the steering shaft end and the steering shaft body for detecting load applied in an axial direction of the steering shaft to detect force applied to the wheel.
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