A steering wheel position control system for a vehicle comprises a controller for a vehicle, where the controller includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor, and the controller is programmed to receive values from at least one sensor. The controller commands a pivot mechanism to bias a steering wheel 20 to a stowed position based on values from the sensor, and it also deploys an air bag 30 based on said values, wherein the steering wheel is pivoted out of a space envelope of the deployed airbag. The steering wheel may be spring biased to the stowed position, and retained in a drive position by an electromechanically displaceable latch. As the airbag is not mounted on the steering wheel it may be located in the dashboard instead.


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    Title :

    Movable steering wheel for autonomous vehicle


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    Publication date :

    2017-08-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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