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.
Movable steering wheel for autonomous vehicle
2017-08-16
Patent
Electronic Resource
English