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Rotation control system for a steering wheel and method

a technology of rotating control system and steering wheel, which is applied in the direction of process and machine control, distance measurement, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of common limitation of steering wheel to standard driving positions and unnecessary limitations

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-29
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HLDG
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The patent describes a system for controlling the rotation of a steering wheel in a vehicle. This system can be used in both autonomous and non-autonomous driving modes. The technical effects of this invention include improved driving experience, safer driving, and better overall control of the vehicle.

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Steering wheels are commonly limited to standard driving positions due to the need for a driver to handle the steering wheel during operation of the vehicle.
These limitations may be unnecessary during an autonomous driving mode of a vehicle.

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[0011]Referring now to the Figures, where the invention will be described with reference to specific embodiments, without limiting same, a rotation control system 10 for a steering wheel 12 is provided. The rotation control system 10 facilitates switching between a rotatable condition of the steering wheel 12 and a non-rotatable condition of the steering wheel 12. Such control is advantageous in a vehicle that is capable of operating in an autonomous driving mode. Autonomous driving refers to vehicles that are configured to perform operations without continuous input from a driver (e.g., steering, accelerating, braking etc.) and may be equipped with Advanced Driver Assist System(s) (ADAS) to allow the vehicle to be autonomously controlled using sensing, steering, and / or braking technology. The ADAS includes at least one controller 13 that is in operative communication with a plurality of components, including the steering wheel 12 and the steering shaft described below. When the ADA...

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Abstract

A rotation control system for a steering wheel is provided. The rotation control system includes a steering wheel and a steering shaft operatively coupled to the steering wheel. The rotation control system also includes at least one component operatively coupled to the steering shaft configured to switch the steering wheel between a rotational condition and a non-rotational condition.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 184,511, filed Jun. 25, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The embodiments described herein relate to steering wheel assemblies and, more particularly, to a rotation control system for a steering wheel.[0003]As autonomously driven vehicles are developed, a number of opportunities will evolve related to entertainment and functionality for drivers. Steering wheels are commonly limited to standard driving positions due to the need for a driver to handle the steering wheel during operation of the vehicle. These limitations may be unnecessary during an autonomous driving mode of a vehicle.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]According to one aspect of the disclosure, a rotation control system for a steering wheel is provided. The rotation control system includes a steering wheel and a steering shaft o...

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IPC IPC(8): B62D6/10B62D6/00B62D1/183
CPCB62D6/10G05D1/0061B62D6/00B62D1/183B62D1/286B62D6/007
Inventor LUBISCHER, FRANK P.RIEFE, RICHARD K.
Owner STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HLDG