Systems and methods for production in-line audible noise verification

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11414126
APP PUB NO 20210316781A1
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16844358

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A method for detecting steering column defects. The method includes applying a voltage to a steering column mounted on a steering column stand, to cause the steering column to perform an adjustment operation. The method also includes receiving, from at least one force sensor, a plurality of force measurements during performance of the adjustment operation. The method also includes determining whether the steering column is operating within predetermined parameters based on the plurality of force measurements. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the steering column is not operating within the predetermined parameters, identifying the steering column as including at least one defect.

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STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION3900 HOLLAND RD SAGINAW MI 48601

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Koehler, David W Linden, US 2 0
Messing, Nicholas M Freeland, US 10 79
Rumschlag, Neil A Caro, US 1 0
Taub, Robert C Bay City, US 1 0

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