Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-19
2008-08-05
Fleming, Faye M. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
Reexamination Certificate
active
07407190
ABSTRACT:
A steering column assembly for operating a vehicle packages mechanical components and electrical devices normally found in or around the steering column of the vehicle into a single unit. An on-board processor accepts signals from the electrical devices, which may include motor actuators for steering column adjustments and/or pedal position adjustments. The on-board processor connects to a vehicle communications bus to communicate data received from the electrical devices to various systems throughout the vehicle. The on-board processor also receives data from the various systems. The steering column assembly also includes a display connected to the on-board processor. The display and on-board processor moves with the steering column as it is adjusted for telescope and/or tilt position. The operator receives information about the operation of the vehicle from the display. All components, including the on-board processor, are operatively connected to a column support, allowing the steering column assembly to be installed as a unit. Therefore, the steering column assembly installs quickly into the vehicle with a reduced chance of installation error.
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Bennett Timothy J.
Berg Frederick J.
Davis Alan C.
Dybalski Ronald H.
Phillips Timothy M.
Delphi Technologies Inc.
Fleming Faye M.
Smith Michael D.
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