Integrated clutch steering system
US9481393B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/70426
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated clutch steering system for an automated vehicle (AV) can include an offset gear having a first gear endpoint and a second gear endpoint. The offset gear can be mounted to a steering column of the AV at the first gear endpoint. The integrated clutch steering system can further include an AV steering motor coupled to a steering clutch, which can be coupled to the offset gear at the second gear endpoint. The AV steering motor can be operated by an AV control system to apply torque to the steering column via the steering clutch and the offset gear to control steering of the AV. When a predetermined amount of torque is exceeded on the steering column, the steering clutch can slip to enable manual steering of the AV.
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