Electricity: motive power systems – Plural diverse motor controls – Motor-reversing
Patent
1995-07-31
1997-02-11
Ro, Bentsu
Electricity: motive power systems
Plural diverse motor controls
Motor-reversing
318468, 738653, 324415, 324555, 1231792, G01M 1900
Patent
active
056024509
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for remotely operating an ignition switch mounted on the steering column of an automobile includes a motor mounted on the floor or other surface of the automobile away from the steering column, such that the steering column does not bear the weight of the motor. A drive cable is connected to the motor, and the drive cable is also connected to a coupling which is mounted on the steering column and which is connected to the ignition switch. The coupling translates rotational motion of the drive cable 90.degree., so that the coupling and drive cable do not unduly project straight out from the steering column and hence do not interfere with other components, e.g., shift levers, that are mounted on the steering column. A position sensor generates a signal representative of the position of the ignition switch, and the signal is received by a controller. In turn, the controller activates the motor as necessary to establish and/or maintain a desired position of the ignition switch.
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Cowan Allan L.
Froelich Mark A.
Grimaudo Donald W.
Shaffer Frederick J.
Zyburt Jeffrey P.
Chrysler Corporation
Dobrowitsky Margaret A.
Ro Bentsu
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