Steering systems including locking controls for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicles including steering systems
US9567002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering locking system is provided for a motor vehicle that includes a pin, a locking disc to receive the pin, an actuation device, and a control unit. The actuation device is configured to control movement of the pin. The control unit is configured to control rotation of the locking disc and movement of the pin via the actuation device. Further, the control unit is configured to permit movement of the pin into the pocket after the occurrence of a predetermined event. The steering locking system can further include a motor operatively associated with the locking disc. The control unit may be configured to control the motor at a first power level to maintain the motor in a state of readiness and to control the motor at a second power level, different from the first power level, when the locking system detects a torque applied to the steering system.
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