Electric power steering system having fail-safe control module operation
US8930083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/163
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric power steering system is provided. It comprises a steering assist assembly and a motor assembly that actuates the steering assist assembly. A control module that provides steering assist commands to the motor assembly, the control module including a circuit board having a first portion having circuits thereon and a second portion that includes at least one sensor circuit that receives signals from at least one sensor subsystem. A potting material coats only the first portion of the circuit board.
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