公开(公告)号：US20210378097A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：US17331553

申请日：2021-05-26

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Daniel J. Klenk ,  Ryan D. Yaklin

IPC: H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02 ,  B62D15/02

Abstract: An apparatus for an electronic power steering system includes a printed circuit board and a first sensor. The printed circuit board comprising: a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first processor section extending in a first direction on the first surface; a second processor section extending in a second direction opposite the first direction on the second surface; and a void disposed between the first surface and the second surface, the first processor section and the second processor section being separated by the void.

公开(公告)号：US11444406B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US17020029

申请日：2020-09-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Delynn Streng ,  Mike J. Srda

IPC: H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/504 ,  B60R16/02

Abstract: The present disclosure is for an electrical connector assembly for a vehicle, among other apparatuses known in the art utilizing electrical connectors. The electrical connector assembly is comprised of a connector body and a terminal coupled to the connector body. The electrical connector assembly also comprises a wire harness having a lead. A connector is coupled to the lead and to the terminal, and the connector establishes an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal. The connector and the terminal each have a portion that forms one end of a poka-yoke connection. The connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection.

公开(公告)号：US20210300459A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17217070

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Kelly D. Haggart ,  Ryan D. Yaklin ,  Clane J. Cammin

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  H02K11/33 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H02K5/22

Abstract: A power inductor for an electric power steering system includes a base structure. The power inductor also includes a power coil secured to the base structure. The power inductor further includes a connector terminal extending from the base structure for connection to a circuit board. The power inductor yet includes a power terminal for connection to a power source, the power terminal and the power coil being integrated into a single assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12077222B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17217070

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Kelly D. Haggart ,  Ryan D. Yaklin ,  Clane J. Cammin

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  H02K5/22 ,  H02K11/33 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: B62D5/0406 ,  B62D5/046 ,  H02K5/225 ,  H02K11/33 ,  H05K7/1432

Abstract: A power inductor for an electric power steering system includes a base structure. The power inductor also includes a power coil secured to the base structure. The power inductor further includes a connector terminal extending from the base structure for connection to a circuit board. The power inductor yet includes a power terminal for connection to a power source, the power terminal and the power coil being integrated into a single assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220085543A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17020029

申请日：2020-09-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Delynn Streng ,  Mike J. Srda

IPC: H01R13/506 ,  B60R16/02 ,  H01R13/504

Abstract: The present disclosure is for an electrical connector assembly for a vehicle, among other apparatuses known in the art utilizing electrical connectors. The electrical connector assembly is comprised of a connector body and a terminal coupled to the connector body. The electrical connector assembly also comprises a wire harness having a lead. A connector is coupled to the lead and to the terminal, and the connector establishes an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal. The connector and the terminal each have a portion that forms one end of a poka-yoke connection. The connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection.

公开(公告)号：US20210300458A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17210963

申请日：2021-03-24

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Ryan D. Yaklin ,  Kelly D. Haggart ,  Troy A. Daenzer ,  Todd F. Jammer ,  Pierre C. Longuemare ,  Kun Yang

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  H02K11/33 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H02K5/22

Abstract: A power pack assembly includes a housing extending axially about a longitudinal axis. The power pack assembly also includes a circuit board having a board main portion covered by the housing and having a first board extended segment extending radially away from the longitudinal axis and out of the housing and uncovered by the housing. The power pack assembly further includes at least one logic connector disposed on the first board extended segment of the circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US12193161B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US17331553

申请日：2021-05-26

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Daniel J. Klenk ,  Ryan D. Yaklin

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  B62D15/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  B62D5/04

Abstract: An apparatus for an electronic power steering system includes a printed circuit board and a first sensor. The printed circuit board comprising: a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first processor section extending in a first direction on the first surface; a second processor section extending in a second direction opposite the first direction on the second surface; and a void disposed between the first surface and the second surface, the first processor section and the second processor section being separated by the void.

公开(公告)号：US20240355539A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18358095

申请日：2023-07-25

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Delynn M. Streng ,  Daniel J. Klenk ,  Ryan D. Yaklin

IPC: H01F37/00 ,  B62D5/04 ,  H01F1/14 ,  H01F17/04

CPC classification number: H01F37/00 ,  B62D5/04 ,  H01F1/14 ,  H01F17/04 ,  H01F2017/0093

Abstract: A header assembly for a power pack assembly includes a frame. The header assembly also includes a core disposed on or within the frame. The header assembly further includes a conductor busbar extending through the core and secured to the frame, wherein the conductor busbar has a round cross-section.

公开(公告)号：US11109478B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-31

申请号：US16190426

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Delynn Streng ,  Ryan D. Yaklin ,  John I. Chu ,  Neal R. Roller

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H02K11/30 ,  B62D5/04

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments described herein, an electronic power steering system includes a motor, and a semi-flexible ridged printed circuit board (PCB) assembly that is coupled with the motor. The semi-flexible ridged PCB assembly includes a first portion, a second portion, and a bendable member that couples the first portion and the second portion. The first portion is bendable with respect to the second portion using the bendable member.

公开(公告)号：US11050327B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16380692

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Daniel J. Klenk ,  Michael J. Srda ,  Ryan D. Yaklin ,  Chuck Worner ,  Neal R. Roller

IPC: H02K11/33 ,  H05K7/20 ,  B62D5/04

Abstract: A motor assembly includes a motor, an outward electronic control unit (ECU), an inward ECU, and a motor sensor board unit. The inward ECU is disposed between the motor and the outward ECU. The motor sensor board unit is disposed between the motor and the inward ECU, and is attached to the inward ECU.