Motor vehicles – Steering gear – With electric power assist
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Winner, Tony H. (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Steering gear
With electric power assist
C180S443000, C180S446000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002076
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an electric power steering apparatus, in which reduction and thickness thereof can be achieved, radiation performance thereof can concurrently be ensured, and manufacturing and running costs thereof can also be reduced, even when the apparatus includes a structure having a motor and a motor control device integrated therewith. The apparatus includes a motor which assists in steering operations, a motor control device which controls the motor, and a housing which accommodates the motor and the motor control device. The housing includes a motor accommodation portion which accommodates the motor, and a control device accommodation portion which accommodates the motor control device. The motor control device includes a drive unit which drives the motor, and a control unit which controls the motor. The drive unit is disposed in a position in the control device accommodation portion, the position being in proximity to the motor accommodation portion.
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Harada Masahide
Koizumi Osamu
Uchiyama Kaoru
Yoshinari Hideto
Crowell & Moring LLP
Hitachi , Ltd.
Knutson Jacob
Winner Tony H.
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