Steering system in a vehicle

摘要

A steering system of a vehicle in the transmission path between the steering wheel and the point of application of a servo unit includes a coupling element which is adjustable between a closed position transmitting a steering movement and a decoupled open position.

主权项

1. A steering system in a vehicle, comprising: a steering wheel; a steering rack; a steering shaft via which the steering wheel is connectable to the steering rack; a servo unit for generating a supporting drive torque; a coupling element situated in a transmission path between the steering wheel and a point of application of the servo unit, wherein the point of application of the servo unit is more proximal to the steering rack than the steering wheel; and the coupling element is configured to be selectively adjusted between a closed position transmitting a steering movement from the steering wheel to the servo unit and a decoupled open position in which the servo unit is decoupled from the steering wheel; and a control unit that is configured to, responsive to an impending accident, move the coupling element into the decoupled open position.