Embodiments described herein are for an absolute position sensor system integrated into a steering column assembly. The absolute position sensor system comprises: a sector connected to a rake adjustment mechanism of the steering column assembly and operable to be moved thereby; a gear coupled to the sector and operable to be rotated by the movement thereof; a magnet connected to and retained by the gear such that the magnet rotates responsive to the rotation of the gear; and a sensor device positioned below the magnet and connected to a stationary part of the steering column assembly. The sensor device is configured to: detect an angle of rotation of the magnet, where the angle of rotation of the magnet corresponds to a position of the rake adjustment mechanism.
Absolute position non-contact rake sensor for a steering column
17.01.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
ABSOLUTE POSITION NON-CONTACT RAKE SENSOR FOR A STEERING COLUMN
Europäisches Patentamt | 2021
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