Steering wheel feedback mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6793234
APP PUB NO 20030070863A1
SERIAL NO

09981127

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A steering system comprises a steering wheel and a feedback mechanism in communication with the steering wheel. A control unit communicates with a sensor and controls the feedback mechanism based on the signal from the sensor. The feedback mechanism may cause tactile feedback in the steering wheel. The feedback mechanism is most preferably incorporated by controlling a solenoid valve in a power steering circuit for the vehicle. By repeatedly actuating the solenoid valve, vibration can be caused in the steering wheel.

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MERITOR LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY L L C2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD TROY MI 48084

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  • 2001 Application Filing Year
  • B62D Class
  • 1050 Applications Filed
  • 344 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 32.77 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlstedt, Robert P Rochester Hills, MI 31 372
Chamberlin, James B Charlotte, NC 20 286
Cubalchini, Jr Joseph St. Charles, IL 5 70
Downey, Doyle R Beverly Hills, MI 10 128
Kramer, Dennis A Troy, MI 93 1491
Ledesma, Ragnar H Sterling Heights, MI 13 258
Saxon, Nancy L Oakland Township, MI 21 284
Williams, Monte G Royal Oaks, MI 21 240

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