Steering system

N Ochi, Y Nishimura, Y Nozawa, K Kitahara… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
A steering system includes: a variable mechanism that reversibly changes a configuration of
an operating member between a configuration for automated driving and a configuration for …

Methods for steering system overload detection

RN Abuaita, JT Zuzelski, B Yu - US Patent 10,981,594, 2021 - Google Patents
An exemplary method for controlling a vehicle includes providing a vehicle steering system,
the vehicle steering system including a moveable steering column assembly and a motor …

Steering wheel assembly

M Helmstetter, J Harvey, C Baucher… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
A steering wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a support member connectable to vehicle
steering column. A steering wheel has first and second rim portions that are pivotable about …

Position identification assembly for steering column

BJ Riley, RC Derocher, KA Kidder… - US Patent 11,465,681, 2022 - Google Patents
A position identification assembly for a steering column is provided. The assembly may
include a mount bracket, a steering column, a sensor, and a controller. The mount bracket …

Autonomous vehicle having a configurable passenger seat

JH Ellis - US Patent 11,318,865, 2022 - Google Patents
An autonomous vehicle is provided. The autonomous vehicle includes a vehicle control
device positioned proximate a forward end of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous …

Apparatus and method for controlling steer-by-wire system to prevent rotation of steering wheel

SJ Kim - US Patent 11,142,242, 2021 - Google Patents
A steer-by-wire system comprises a steering shaft connected to a steering wheel; and a
mechanical stop defining end-to-end travel limits of the steering shaft, the end-to-end travel …