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US 6,394,218 B1Granted
Steering system for a vehicle
AssigneeTRW Fahrwerksysteme GmbH & Co. KG
InventorHeinz-Dieter Heitzer
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Abstract
A steering system comprises a steering linkage and two positioners capable of positioning the steering linkage in unison. Each positioner comprises an electronic control circuit, a servomotor and a position sensor for sensing a position of the servomotor.
Claims9
A steering system for a vehicle, said steering system comprising:
- a housing;
- a steering linkage and two positioners located in said housing, each of said two positioners positioning the steering linkage, each positioner comprising an electronic control circuit, a servomotor, and a position sensor for sensing a position of said servomotor,
- said steering linkage comprising a translatory displaceable steering spindle, and a recirculating ball nut which is driven by each of said two servomotors,
- each of said two servomotors comprising a rotor, each of said rotors having an axis of rotation coinciding with a longitudinal axis of said steering spindle,
- each of said rotors being encapsulated separate from each other in a chamber defined by wall portions of said housing.
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