US2020033876A1PendingUtilityA1

Steering system for autonomous vehicle

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Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDINGPriority: Apr 11, 2016Filed: Oct 1, 2019Published: Jan 30, 2020
Est. expiryApr 11, 2036(~9.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Richard K. RiefeJohn F. Schulz
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Abstract

A steering system for an autonomous vehicle includes an autonomous driving assist steering system for controlling steering of the autonomous vehicle in a primary steering mode. Also included is an alternate steering mechanism controlling steering of the autonomous vehicle in a secondary steering mode, wherein the alternate steering mechanism is not a steering wheel.

Claims

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Having thus described the invention, it is claimed: 
     
         1 . A steering system for an autonomous vehicle comprising:
 an autonomous driving assist steering system for controlling steering of the autonomous vehicle in a primary steering mode; and   a joystick controlling steering of the autonomous vehicle in a secondary steering mode.   
     
     
         2 . The steering system of  claim 1 , wherein the joystick is located on a dashboard of the autonomous vehicle. 
     
     
         3 . The steering system of  claim 1 , wherein the joystick is located on a center stack of the autonomous vehicle. 
     
     
         4 . The steering system of  claim 1 , wherein the joystick is located on an armrest of the autonomous vehicle. 
     
     
         5 . The steering system of  claim 1 , wherein the joystick is located on a door of the autonomous vehicle. 
     
     
         6 . The steering system of  claim 1 , wherein the joystick is integrated with a transmission shift lever.

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