Motor vehicles – Steering gear – No mechanical connection between steering shaft and steering...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Steering gear
No mechanical connection between steering shaft and steering...
C180S446000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899196
ABSTRACT:
A steer-by-wire system for an automotive vehicle comprises a driver interface system that includes a steering wheel mounted on a steering column. A reaction torque generator is coupled to the steering column for applying a resistive torque in response to a steering command to create a steering feel. An electromechanical brake, such as a magnetorehological brake, is also coupled to the steering column. During operation, a controller receives an input signal indicative of road wheel response to a steering command and determines when the road wheels have reached a limit, such as by engaging mechanical stops mounted on the vehicle or prevented from movement by curb or other external obstacle. In response, the controller actuates the electromechanical device to prevent rotation of the steering wheel and thereby alert the driver that the road wheels have reached a limit.
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MRB-2107-3 Product Bulletin from Lord Corporation (webpage, date not available).
Balint, III John R.
Daugherty Brian E.
Husain Muqtada
Oynoian John G.
Palmer Robert T.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Lum L.
Morris Lesley D.
Visteon Global Technologies Inc.
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