US 12,441,390 B2
Steering control member with a fixed hub and a non-circular profile
Brian V. Castillo, Birmingham, MI (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 21, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/725,666.
Prior Publication US 2023/0339533 A1, Oct. 26, 2023
Int. Cl. B62D 5/00 (2006.01); B62D 1/10 (2006.01); B62D 1/20 (2006.01); B62D 3/02 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 5/001 (2013.01) [B62D 1/10 (2013.01); B62D 1/20 (2013.01); B62D 3/02 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A steering control comprising:
a steering column;
a hub fixedly connected to the steering column;
a support member fixedly connected to the hub, the support member having a continuous outer surface having a central point;
a steering member moveably mounted upon the support member; and
a steering module mounted in the support member, the steering module converting movement of the steering member relative to the support member into a steering position signal,
wherein the steering member is movable within a plane,
wherein the steering member comprises gear teeth facing directions extending within the plane, and
wherein the gear teeth are configured to rotate a shaft extending orthogonal to the plane.