Patent ID: 6161645
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A cable steering device for a vehicle, comprising:a driven pulley connected to a steering wheel and capable of rotating,a gear box operative for turning vehicle wheels,a follower pulley connected to said gear box and capable of rotating,a housing for enclosing said follower pulley,a pair of cables connecting said driven pulley and said follower pulley together, said cables transmitting steering torque inputted to said steering wheel from said driven pulley to said follower pulley,means for detecting the steering torque inputted to said steering wheel,power assist means provided on said housing at a location between said pair of cables extending from said follower pulley, as viewed in the axial direction of a rotary shaft of said follower pulley, andmeans for operating said power assist means in response to said steering torque detected by said means for detecting the steering torque inputted to said steering wheel.