Steering assembly and method of monitoring a space within vehicle
US9944307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering assembly includes a steering wheel, a steering gear, and a sensor assembly. The steering wheel is connected to a steering column. The steering gear is selectively coupled to the steering wheel. The sensor assembly is disposed proximate the steering column. The steering wheel is decoupled from the steering gear and sensor assembly detects a condition of the driver and a position of the driver in response to a request to activate an autonomous driving assisted steering system.
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