Steering apparatus for vehicle

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Motor vehicles

Manually actuated controlling devices

C074S491000, C180S333000, C180S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147080

ABSTRACT:
The steering device is constructed by supporting a center portion of a rectangle-plate-shaped operation plate at one end of a supporting shaft projected from the front face of a dashboard so as to freely swing in right and left directions. A steering apparatus for a vehicle having the steering device detects the swing direction and the swing angle of the operation plate with a steering angle sensor provided at a support portion and moves a steering mechanism in the detected direction in accordance with the detected angle so as to steer the vehicle. With this structure, a load in steering can be decreased and tiredness in driving can be reduced. Furthermore, such a steering apparatus can realize a steering device which physically handicapped drivers can operate easily.

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