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Neutral position detector for steering wheels having a first and second rotors with aligned slots

  • US 5,243,188 A
  • Filed: 09/25/1992
  • Issued: 09/07/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A neutral position detector for detecting a predetermined position of a steering wheel, comprising:

  • first rotor means rotating integrally with a steering shaft;

    said first rotor including first means for detecting the predetermined position of the steering wheel;

    second rotor means rotatably interlocked with said first rotor means;

    power transmission means for driving said second rotor means by a predetermined rotation angle each time said first rotor means completes one revolution;

    said second rotor means including second means for detecting the predetermined position of the steering wheel; and

    sensor means for outputting a detection signal when said first detecting means is aligned with said second detecting means.

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