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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2004
Yoshio Watanuki, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Ryuichi Yoshida, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Katsuji Konii, Kanawaga-ken, JP;
Yoshio Watanuki, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Ryuichi Yoshida, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Katsuji Konii, Kanawaga-ken, JP;
Alpha Corporation, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Nissan Motor Co., LTD, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
An electrical steering lock device and a related method are disclosed wherein a plate camhas a contoured profile determined such that a lock shaftmoves inside a lock grooveat a travel speed (first speed) lower than a travel speed (second speed) at which the lock shaftmoves outside the lock grooveenabling the lock shaftto disengage from the lock groovewith increased torque. This results in a capability of reliably disengaging the lock shaftfrom the lock groove