Removable steering-wheel assembly for an autonomous vehicle
US9840279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/021
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering-wheel assembly includes an actuator, an actuator controller, a steering wheel, an attachment, and a data connector (referred to hereinafter as a first data connector). The actuator controller includes a processor and a memory and is communicatively coupled to the actuator. The steering wheel is rotatably coupled to the actuator. The attachment is coupled to the actuator. The first data connector is mounted on the attachment and in communication with the actuator controller. The actuator controller is programmed to instruct the actuator to rotate the steering wheel based on steering-wheel control data provided via the first data connector.
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