Electric power steering device
US8627918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K11/33
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric power steering device includes a steering column in which a steering shaft for transmitting a steering torque is built, an electric motor for transmitting a steering assist force through a gear mechanism in a gearbox to the steering shaft, and a control device for driving and controlling the electric motor. The control device includes a drive circuit module having a switching element for driving the electric motor, and a control module that is mounted on the gearbox for controlling the drive circuit module. The drive circuit module is mounted on a housing of the electric motor.
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