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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7779945 | Method for the production of a steering spindle part and steering spindle with such steering spindle part A method for the production of a steering spindle part is provided. The method includes forming a section of a steering spindle for a motor vehicle and which is implemented in the form of a hollow shaft and includes at least a connection section adjoining one of its... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7673717 | Anti-theft device for a vehicle An anti-theft device includes a first steering column, a second steering column, a clutch and an actuating unit. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is connected to a universal joint. The actuating unit moves the cl... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7631714 | Motor vehicle steering control A motor vehicle steering control provides two degrees of freedom with a one-handed operation that is simple and intuitive. The control is achieved with a joystick control movable from side to side (e.g. as in an aircraft) in combination with a yoke control which rot... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7565940 | Orifice cover An orifice cover is described that is selectively disposed within an orifice having a structural member adapted to extend through the orifice. The orifice includes an inner peripheral extent and both an inner surface and an outer surface. The orifice cover further i... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7363131 | Re-positionable vehicle control-by-wire assembly, method, and system A vehicle control assembly and a method and system for controlling a vehicle. The assembly includes a controller. A steer-by-wire component, a brake-by-wire component, and an accelerator-by-wire component are each operably attached to the controller. A track is oper... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7320480 | Structure for fixing steering-gear housing A fixing structure includes a first bracket having a first bolt hole, a second bracket having a second bolt hole smaller in the axial length than the first bolt hole, a securing member for securing a circumferential end of the first bracket and a circumferential end... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314103 | Re-locatable operator station A re-locatable operator station device designed to be used to control walk-behind or stationary machinery and to be repositioned by an operator while maintaining a constant orientation with respect to the machinery. This means that the X and Y axis of the operating ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7258035 | Rack and pinion steering device The invention relates to a rack and pinion steering device having a rack (1) which is arranged in a housing (4) and is connected at both ends to the steerable wheels via track rods (6) and steering arms, and having a pinion (2) which enga... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7213842 | Control housing for work vehicle An agricultural tractor or other work vehicle having an operator's station is described. A steering column assembly is mounted in the operator's station and has a steering shaft disposed in a steering shaft barrel. The steering column assembly is adapted to both til... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195095 | Floating PRNDL face plate assembly and method to accommodate floor build variations A shifter face plate assembly and method for an automatic transmission having a shifter rod in an opening of a floor console which includes an intermediary plate and top face plate. The intermediary plate supports the top plate and floats horizontally laterally to o... | 03/27/2007 |
| RE39440 | Snap-on steering column shroud The snap-on steering column shroud assembly includes an upper shroud and a lower shroud. The upper shroud has an upper steering shaft passage portion that is positioned vertically, axially and angularly relative to the upper steering shaft. A front edge is moved tow... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7114786 | Trailer brake system and method An electric-over-hydraulic braking system for trailers and towed vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises off-the-shelf components, such as a standard linear actuator and master cylinder, for reduced cost and greater reliability. In a dual master cylinder configu... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7077431 | Flexible gap covering between an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle and an instrument panel and method of making same A flexible gap covering between an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle and an instrument panel, on one side, is fastened to the steering column covering and, on the other side, is fastened to the instrument panel. A flexible gap covering which permits a la... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7028515 | Burglarproof locking device for a vehicle An improved burglarproof locking device for a vehicle is disclosed. The locked status of the locking device is not released by a strong impact or by an external magnetic force, thereby preventing the car from being stolen. Thus the reliability of the locking device ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7023106 | Steering column assembly having integrated electrical connection A steering column assembly having a support structure, a tilt portion, and a switch module is provided. The support structure is securable to a vehicle. The tilt portion is pivotally secured to the support structure such that the tilt portion can pivot about a pivot... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997641 | Road milling machine with steering gear A road milling machine has a driver's cab equipped with a floor plate and a steering gear mounted on the chassis of the road milling machine. The steering gear includes a console, on which a steering wheel is positioned. One end the console is fastened laterally to ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6976703 | Static driver airbag module using steering wheel mounted gears A gear system for coupling a steering wheel to a steering wheel shaft, comprising: a first gear rotatable about a first axis and connected to the steering wheel, wherein rotation of the steering wheel causes rotation of the first gear; a second gear engaged to the f... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976691 | Motorcycle triple clamps An apparatus and method are provided for a triple clamp with a central recess contained therein. In combination with a removable cover, the recess can be utilized to conceal a steering stem nut of the motorcycle, as well as to contain and hold a variety of items if ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6957595 | Tilt steering wheel mechanism A tilt steering wheel mechanism for an agricultural tractor or like implement includes a steering shaft support and a tilt coupling mounted on the shaft support for relative pivotal movement. A rotatable steering shaft, and associated steering wheel, are joined to t... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948583 | Steering equipment for vehicles Steering equipment is provided with a transmission shaft (4) mounted so that it can turn within a steering column (2), and with a control device (8) for actuating an operating unit; the control device (8) being provided with a switch (... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6909951 | Fail-safe torque transducer system A fail-safe torque transducer, and automotive power steering system, utilizing a two-stage series coupled torsion bar system. A first stage torsion bar provides tuning of the steering system, and by reducing its diameter relative to the second stage, provides a lowe... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6877582 | Steering equipment for vehicles Steering equipment for a work vehicle includes a steering transmission shaft mounted so that the shaft can turn within a steering column, and with a control device for actuating a steering operating unit. The control device includes a reference member, which can mov... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6581965 | Device for height and longitudinal adjustment of a steering column of a motor vehicle A device for effecting height and longitudinal adjustment of a steering column of a vehicle and including first and second adjustment devices for adjusting, respectively, height and length of the steering column, with the first adjusting devices including... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6581714 | Steering control of a personal transporter Improvements to a motorized balancing personal transporter. An intelligent battery has a battery container sealed against moisture and a plurality of battery blocks housed within the battery container. Additionally, the battery pack has a plurality of sen... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6578449 | Snap-on steering column shroud The snap-on steering column shroud assembly includes an upper shroud and a lower shroud. The upper shroud has an upper steering shaft passage portion that is positioned vertically, axially and angularly relative to the upper steering shaft. A front edge i... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6328315 | Sealing arrangement A sealing arrangement for a rotatable shaft guided through an opening and having a profiled surface section includes an elastic cuff mounted at the opening and surrounding the shaft. The cuff abuts the shaft through a supporting ring. An elastic sealing j... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6276476 | Right hand drive steering system and conversion method from left hand drive vehicle A right-hand drive vehicle steering system (10) that may be factory built or converted from a left-hand drive steering system or vice versa. The method of conversion begins with the removal of the left-hand drive steering components. A left-hand drive des... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6183011 | Arrangement for covering a gap between components An arrangement is proposed for covering the gap in an opening between a dashboard and a steering column, which is displaceable in different directions. Additionally provided is a casing part enclosing the steering column, to which is hinged a structural p... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6135224 | Vibration isolator for motor vehicle intermediate steering shaft A linear vibration isolator between a pair of shaft segments of a motor vehicle intermediate steering shaft including an outer member rigidly connected to one of the shaft segments, an inner member rigidly connected to the other of the shaft segments and ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5797685 | Gear shift tube support A device for rotatably supporting a gear shift tube within a tubular steering column of an automotive vehicle. The device comprises a support of integral, one-piece construction made of an elastomeric, resinous plastic material disposed within a cup rigid... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5718952 | Hollow structural member A stiff elongated hollow structural member has a double-walled structure in the shape of a tube made of an interior tube which has an annular cross-section and an exterior tube which has a different cross-section, in a concentric arrangement. The interior... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5719459 | Electric motor for a steering mechanism An electric motor which is capable of changing an output torque with a simple arrangement without using an expensive power unit for controlling the supply of voltage (current) to an armature. The electric motor has a motor section constituted by an armatu... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5690361 | Steering system for automotive vehicles A steering system for an automotive vehicle provides an improved steering response characteristic and has has an elastic member which is included in a transmission path from a steering wheel to tires of the vehicle to be operated by the steering wheel, su... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5481937 | Telescopic steering column for motor vehicles A telescopic steering column for motor vehicles which contains a guide in the intermediate steering shaft to compensate the nonuniformity of the rotary movement. The guide rotates the two shaft parts of the intermediate steering shaft, which are axially d... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5368331 | Safety steering wheel device for a motor car A safety steering wheel device for a motor car which prevents a driver from being injured when in a car crash accident comprises a steering wheel 1 formed into a given shape, flexible tubes 2 supporting the wheel 1 so that it can move laterally and back a... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5342091 | Energy absorbing steering assembly A vehicle crash energy absorbing mechanism incorporated in a steering column structure mountable to a breakaway mounting, the structure including an inner steering shaft which is drivably coupled by a splined arrangement to an outer shaft. The inner shaft... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5275066 | Motored adjustable steering column A steering column assembly for a vehicle incorporating a powered facility to adjust it in a vertical plane. A prime mover is pivotally connected to part of the steering column, the prime mover reciprocating an arm pivotably linked to one end of a bell cra... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5152358 | Vehicle steering apparatus A vehicle steering apparatus includes a steering wheel which has an annular boss portion with an axis and is rotatably supported on a vehicle body side member, a steering shaft, and a non-rotatable member provided in the steering wheel, which is coupled t... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5025678 | Column shift lever device A column shift lever device operatively connected to an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle and supported by a steering column which has a tiltable upper portion supporting a steering wheel. The column shift lever device includes a shift lever; a tu... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4934737 | Power tiltable steering wheel A power tiltable steering wheel has a steering column tube for supporting a steering wheel and a steering shaft. A power tiltable steering mechanism tilts the steering column tube. A control unit controls the power tiltable steering mechanism. When the dr... | 06/19/1990 |
