Electrical steering system for manned or unmanned operation

Details Electrical steering system for manned or unmanned operation Electrical steering system for manned or unmanned operation

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering gear

With electric power assist

C701S042000, C701S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06988583

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for controlling an electrical steering system supports both manned and unmanned operation of a steering system for a vehicle. A steering wheel is coupled to an electric motor shaft for rotation with the steering wheel. A torque transducer senses a torque level for any application of rotational force applied to the steering wheel. An operator detector detects a presence or absence of an operator based on the sensed torque. The steering is controlled based on the detected presence or absence of the operator.

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