Systems for detecting locked condition of steering column
US9428211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/19
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The steering column assembly includes a steering column, a mounting bracket, an actuator rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket, the actuator rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a detection assembly configured to detect when the actuator is in the unlocked position.
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