Steering system
US8831835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering system includes: an operation mechanism that includes an operation member; and a steered mechanism that is not mechanically coupled to the operation mechanism and that steers a wheel on the basis of a steering operation of the operation member. The operation mechanism includes a steering angle sensor that detects a steering angle of the operation member and a steering direction detection unit that detects a steering direction of the operation member. The steering direction detection unit includes a threaded shaft that is rotatable in the steering direction of the operation member, a nut that is screwed to the threaded shaft, a nut guide that causes the nut to move in an axial direction of the threaded shaft in accordance with rotation of the threaded shaft, and a force detection sensor that detects a force that the nut guide receives from the nut.
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