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Drive-by wire steering systems having a stop mechanism

  • US 6,598,695 B1
  • Filed: 01/30/2002
  • Issued: 07/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A drive-by wire steering system, comprising:

  • a steering shaft being configured for a first angular displacement about a first axis, said steering shaft comprising a first geared portion and a first end, said first end being connectable to a vehicle'"'"'s steering wheel; and

    a stop mechanism comprising a stop portion and a second geared portion, said stop portion defining a first position and a second position, said first geared portion and said second geared portion being operatively engaged such that said first angular displacement of said steering shaft imparts a second angular displacement about a second axis to said stop mechanism, said first angular displacement being limited when said second angular displacement is such that said steering shaft abuts said stop portion at either said first position or said second position.

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