公开(公告)号：US20240286669A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18588649

申请日：2024-02-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Anik Chowdhury ,  Michael J. Bock ,  Shuvajit Das ,  Steven J. Collier-Hallman

IPC: B62D5/00

CPC classification number: B62D5/005

Abstract: A method for passive damping in a steer-by-wire handwheel actuator includes selecting a number of windings for a motor of a handwheel actuator; shorting a subset of windings of the number of windings, each winding of the subset of windings being disposed at an obtuse angle from each other winding of the subset of windings; determining a resistance value for the motor; selectively adjusting the resistance value based on a number of windings associated with the subset of windings; and providing, in series with the subset of windings, at least one metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) configured to: vary the resistance associated with the subset of windings based on a vehicle speed; and tune a damping characteristic associated with the handwheel actuator.

公开(公告)号：US12065190B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US18125861

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Donald A. Buzzard ,  Michael W. Clark ,  Melvin L Tinnin

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/19

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185 ,  B62D1/192

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a telescoping steering column includes an energy absorption strap having a plurality of teeth disposed therealong. Also included is a clamp bolt rotatably driven by an adjustment lever. Further included is an actuator body coupled to the clamp bolt and rotated therewith. Yet further included is a first lock cam coupled to the actuator body and engageable with the teeth of the energy absorption strap to lock the telescoping steering column in a first direction. Also included is a second lock cam coupled to the actuator body and engageable with the teeth of the energy absorption strap to lock the telescoping steering column in a second direction different than the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US12054203B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US17969099

申请日：2022-10-19

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Jessica A. Doornbos ,  William D. Cymbal ,  Jason T. Rutkiewicz ,  Joel A. Bickel

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  B62D3/04 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16D3/10 ,  F16H1/16

CPC classification number: B62D5/0454 ,  B62D3/04 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16D3/10 ,  F16H1/16

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a flexible coupling and a first adapter. The flexible coupling defines an opening that extends along a central longitudinal axis between a first coupling end and a second coupling end. The first adapter is arranged to be at least partially received within the opening proximate the first coupling end. The first adapter extends between a first adapter first face and a first adapter second face. The first adapter defines a first adapter post and a first adapter hole. The first adapter post that extends from the first adapter first face. The first adapter hole that extends from the first adapter first face towards the first adapter second face.

公开(公告)号：US12054194B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US17347687

申请日：2021-06-15

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Zaki Ryne ,  Farhad Bolourchi

IPC: B62D15/02 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D15/0265 ,  B62D5/0463 ,  B62D15/0255

Abstract: A method includes receiving, before a first time, a plurality of sensor values and identifying, based on the plurality of sensor values, a target vehicle in a blind zone of a host vehicle. The method also includes determining, at the first time, that the host vehicle is initiating a steering maneuver and identifying a plurality of time segments between the first time and a second time. The method also includes updating the plurality of sensor values and determining a heading angle of the target vehicle relative to the host vehicle. The method also includes estimating a position of the target vehicle at each time segment of the plurality of time segments and estimating, using each position of the target vehicle at each corresponding time segment of the plurality of time segments, a position of the target vehicle at the second time.

公开(公告)号：US20240247688A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18587930

申请日：2024-02-26

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Adam J. Tebbe ,  Ray A. Baker ,  Scott T. Phillpotts

IPC: F16D3/224 ,  F15D1/10 ,  F16D3/223 ,  F16D3/84

CPC classification number: F16D3/224 ,  F15D1/10 ,  F16D3/845 ,  F16D2003/22326 ,  Y10S464/906

Abstract: A constant velocity joint assembly includes a housing body having an outer surface and an inner surface extending between a first housing end and a second housing end along a central axis. The inner surface of the housing body defines a raceway. A plurality of rollers are disposed in the raceway. A flexible boot is operably fixed to the housing body, with the flexible boot extending along the central axis. A deflector ring is fixed to the outer surface of the housing body. The deflector ring has a metal inner ring portion and a non-metal outer ring portion.

公开(公告)号：US11999405B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17703142

申请日：2022-03-24

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Matthew L. Messing ,  Jacob A. Caverly ,  Douglas M. Schneider ,  Margaret R. Szeliga

IPC: B62D1/16 ,  F16C27/04

CPC classification number: B62D1/16 ,  F16C27/04 ,  F16C2326/24

Abstract: A no-back spring apparatus includes a body having an annular shape extending between an outer diameter and an inner diameter, the body comprising a first axial side and a second axial side, the second axial side including a flat portion extending from the inner diameter toward the outer diameter. The no-back spring apparatus also includes a plurality of retaining fingers circumferentially spaced from each other and integrally formed with the body and extending radially outwardly from the outer diameter. The no-back spring apparatus further includes a plurality of spring elements integrally formed with the body, each of the plurality of spring elements including a tab portion extending radially inwardly from the inner dimeter.

公开(公告)号：US20240140524A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US17978664

申请日：2022-11-01

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Jeremy Reisig

IPC: B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/0454 ,  B62D5/0409

Abstract: A rotor coupling assembly for a power steering assist mechanism includes a rotor coupling having a first axial side and a second axial side. The rotor coupling assembly also includes a first rotor coupling adapter having a plurality of teeth extending into a corresponding plurality of windows defined by the rotor coupling on the first axial side of the rotor coupling. The rotor coupling assembly further includes a second rotor coupling adapter having a plurality of teeth extending into a corresponding plurality of windows defined by the rotor coupling on the second axial side of the rotor coupling.

公开(公告)号：US20240132140A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18490096

申请日：2023-10-18

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Todd F. Jammer ,  Shuvajit Das

IPC: B62D5/00 ,  H02K3/04 ,  H02K15/06

CPC classification number: B62D5/006 ,  H02K3/04 ,  H02K15/06

Abstract: A method for passive damping in a steer-by-wire handwheel actuator. The method includes winding a first coil around a first tooth of a motor, winding a second coil around a first tooth of the motor, and shorting the second coil to one of an internal aspect of the motor and an external aspect of the motor.

公开(公告)号：US20240132138A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18400188

申请日：2023-12-29

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Michael E. Partyka ,  Daniel P. Cook ,  David G. Matousek

IPC: B62D1/185 ,  F16C3/02 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D3/06

CPC classification number: B62D1/185 ,  F16C3/023 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16C2326/24 ,  Y10T403/32475 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a male shaft having a plurality of splines formed thereon, each of the splines terminating at a spline end, wherein each of the spline ends form an angle of about 90 degrees relative to a longitudinal direction of the splines. The steering shaft assembly also includes a female shaft including a plurality of stakes located proximate an end of the female shaft, the stakes retaining the male shaft at an interface between the stakes and the spline ends.

公开(公告)号：US11942709B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US16850765

申请日：2020-04-16

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： David L. Berg ,  Trenton R. Townsend

IPC: H01R12/71 ,  B62D1/16 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: H01R12/71 ,  B62D1/16 ,  B62D5/0403 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: A terminal blade for a header assembly includes a first end defining a first axis and being partially coated with an anti-tarnish material and defining an adhesion region spaced from the anti-tarnish material coating. The terminal blade also includes a second end defining a second axis. The terminal blade further includes a bridge extending between the first end and the second end such that the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the second axis.