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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2004
Alan C. Davis, Fenton, MI (US);
Richard K. Riefe, Saginaw, MI (US);
Frederick J. Berg, Auburn, MI (US);
Paul E. Balius, Flint, MI (US);
Ronald H. Dybalski, Oxford, MI (US);
Alan C. Davis, Fenton, MI (US);
Richard K. Riefe, Saginaw, MI (US);
Frederick J. Berg, Auburn, MI (US);
Paul E. Balius, Flint, MI (US);
Ronald H. Dybalski, Oxford, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A steering column assembly for operating a vehicle packages mechanical components and electrical devices normally found in or around the steering column of the vehicle into a single unit. An on-board processor accepts signals from the electrical devices, which may include a steering sensor, an acceleration pedal sensor, a brake pedal sensor, a turn signal switch, a cruise control switch, a windshield wiper switch, etc. The on-board processor connects to a vehicle communications bus to communicate data received from the electrical devices to various systems throughout the vehicle. The on-board processor also receives data from the various systems. The steering column assembly also includes a display connected to the on-board processor. The operator receives information about the operation of the vehicle from the display. All components, including the on-board processor, are operatively connected to a column support, allowing the steering column assembly to be installed as a unit. Therefore, the steering column assembly installs quickly into the vehicle with a reduced chance of installation error.