Modular electric power steering unit with bevel input for flexible packaging in commercial vehicles with linear steering gear

A linear electric power steering (EPS) system for a commercial vehicle, the EPS system comprising:

• an output section configured to mechanically couple with a gear assembly that is configured to mechanically couple with a ball nut of the linear EPS system;
• an input section having a horizontal input end configured to mechanically couple with a first end of an input shaft, a second end of the input shaft being configured to mechanically couple with a steering wheel assembly of the commercial vehicle, the input section further comprising:
• a bevel box mechanically coupled to the horizontal input end and configured to engage the first end of the input shaft at an angle with respect to the horizontal input end,
• wherein a rotation of the input shaft is transmitted via the bevel box to the output section to cause rotation of the gear assembly, which causes rotation of the ball nut that surrounds a ball screw, and
• wherein the rotation of the ball nut in a first direction around the ball screw causes a corresponding linear movement of the ball screw to initiate steering of the commercial vehicle.