A lock device includes a lock member arranged in a by-wire turning mechanism that turns a turning wheel by transmitting power of a turning actuator to a turning shaft. The lock member is moved between a lock position where the lock member is engaged with the turning actuator restricting operation of the turning actuator and an unlock position where the lock member is disengaged from the turning actuator permitting operation of the turning actuator.

A lock device includes a lock member arranged in a by-wire turning mechanism that turns a turning wheel by transmitting power of a turning actuator to a turning shaft. The lock member is moved between a lock position where the lock member is engaged with the turning actuator restricting operation of the turning actuator and an unlock position where the lock member is disengaged from the turning actuator permitting operation of the turning actuator.

Disclosed are an article use control method, device and system and an article. The article use control method includes: providing an article in an available state, the article having a unique article identifier; when detecting an event that the article is used by a user, starting up a timer to count down to wait for an article use authentication result based on the article identifier and a user identifier of the user who uses the article, the user identifier uniquely identifying the user; and when the article use authentication result is not acquired or the authentication is failed before the countdown ends, changing the article from the available state to a disabled state. According to the present invention, a user can use an article before performing an authentication operation. Moreover, during the use of the article by the user, article use authentication is completed in a user-unperceivable manner. The user experience is improved.

Disclosed are an article use control method, device and system and an article. The article use control method includes: providing an article in an available state, the article having a unique article identifier; when detecting an event that the article is used by a user, starting up a timer to count down to wait for an article use authentication result based on the article identifier and a user identifier of the user who uses the article, the user identifier uniquely identifying the user; and when the article use authentication result is not acquired or the authentication is failed before the countdown ends, changing the article from the available state to a disabled state. According to the present invention, a user can use an article before performing an authentication operation. Moreover, during the use of the article by the user, article use authentication is completed in a user-unperceivable manner. The user experience is improved.

A steering system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is provided. The steering system includes a controller that is in communication with an electric power steering system and a transmission control system. The controller is programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate, place the electric power steering system in a standby mode and inhibit the transmission control system from changing at least one of a transmission operational state and a transmission operational position.

A steering system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is provided. The steering system includes a controller that is in communication with an electric power steering system and a transmission control system. The controller is programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate, place the electric power steering system in a standby mode and inhibit the transmission control system from changing at least one of a transmission operational state and a transmission operational position.

A fragile part (15) which is set to have lower load resistance than other positions of a frame (10) is provided on a guide part (12) at a position that overlaps with a linkage portion (50a) between a hanger (52) and a lock body (51) of a lock member (50) positioned in a steering lock release position.

An electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column is disclosed. The electrical steering column lock includes a bolt intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, a cam wheel intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt for controlling the bolt movement, a gear intended to rotate according to a second rotation axis and disposed so as to drive the rotation of the cam wheel, where the cam wheel and the gear are placed sensibly in a common plane have parallel rotation axes which are also parallel to the movement of the bolt.

A key cylinder device includes a rotor case that encloses a rotor operable to rotate by a mechanical key, the rotor being inserted into the rotor case from a direction opposite to an insertion direction of the mechanical key, a holding member including a pair of leg portions held by the rotor case, and a fixing member that protrudes from the holding member. The rotor case includes a fixing member-holding structure that the fixing member is held by the leg portions of the holding member at a temporary assembly position for temporarily assembling the fixing member in a retracted state without inwardly protruding beyond an inner surface of the rotor case and at an assembly position for assembling the fixing member in a state of inwardly protruding from the inner surface of the rotor case.

A key cylinder device includes a rotor case that encloses a rotor operable to rotate by a mechanical key, the rotor being inserted into the rotor case from a direction opposite to an insertion direction of the mechanical key, a holding member including a pair of leg portions held by the rotor case, and a fixing member that protrudes from the holding member. The rotor case includes a fixing member-holding structure that the fixing member is held by the leg portions of the holding member at a temporary assembly position for temporarily assembling the fixing member in a retracted state without inwardly protruding beyond an inner surface of the rotor case and at an assembly position for assembling the fixing member in a state of inwardly protruding from the inner surface of the rotor case.