Variable end-of-travel stop

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6578444
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09711414

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A variable end-of-travel stop mechanism, for controlling the rotation of a steering shaft in a steer-by-wire steering system having a controller, includes a first clutch assembly having a first roller clutch engaged to the steering shaft, a first rotary brake engaged to the first roller clutch, and a first electrical connector connected to the first brake and in signal communication with the controller. The first clutch assembly is operative to prevent the rotation of the steering column in a first direction when activated. The stop mechanism further includes a second clutch assembly having a second roller clutch engaged to the steering shaft, a second rotary brake engaged to the second roller clutch and a second electrical connector connected to the second brake and in signal communication with the controller. The second clutch assembly is operative to prevent the rotation of the steering column in a second direction counter to the first direction when activated.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS INC300 RENAISSANCE CENTER DETROIT MI 48265-3000
PACIFIC CENTURY MOTORS INCNO 2 JING YUAN NORTH STREET BDA BEIJING

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wendelin, Thomas Saginaw, MI 1 19

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