According to a steering column for a vehicle according to the present embodiments, a wide convenient space can be secured for a driver in a teles-in state by increasing a teles-stroke while securing an installation space for the steering column, the installation of the steering column is spatially convenient despite the increased teles-stroke, and a teles operation can be quickly performed without increasing the output of a motor, and thus a convenient space can be quickly secured for a driver without degraded noise performance.

According to a steering column for a vehicle according to the present embodiments, a wide convenient space can be secured for a driver in a teles-in state by increasing a teles-stroke while securing an installation space for the steering column, the installation of the steering column is spatially convenient despite the increased teles-stroke, and a teles operation can be quickly performed without increasing the output of a motor, and thus a convenient space can be quickly secured for a driver without degraded noise performance.

A multi-dimensional adjustable forklift driving system includes a cab in which a steering wheel control system, a base plate control system and a pedal system are provided; where the steering wheel control system includes a steering wheel diverter and a first telescopic adjustment device, which is connected to the steering wheel diverter to drive the steering wheel diverter to move; the base plate control system includes a base plate assembly and a second telescopic adjustment device connected to the base plate assembly to drive the base plate assembly to move up and down; the pedal system includes a pedal body and a third telescopic adjustment device connected to the pedal body to drive the pedal body to move. The multi-dimensional adjustable forklift driving system is capable of creating a relatively large space, thereby facilitating the driver getting on or off the vehicle.

A steering system includes a rotary shaft to which an operation member is coupled; a first actuator; a second actuator; a control unit; and a moving unit configured to move the operation member between a normal position and a storage area. The control unit is configured to switch between a manual drive mode and an autonomous drive mode. The control unit is configured to, when moving the operation member from the storage area to the normal position, start synchronous control when the operation member satisfies a predetermined condition before the operation member reaches the normal position, the synchronous control being control in which the control unit controls the first actuator to change a rotation angle of the rotary shaft to an angle corresponding to a steered angle of steered wheels driven by the second actuator.

A steering system includes a rotary shaft to which an operation member is coupled; a first actuator; a second actuator; a control unit; and a moving unit configured to move the operation member between a normal position and a storage area. The control unit is configured to switch between a manual drive mode and an autonomous drive mode. The control unit is configured to, when moving the operation member from the storage area to the normal position, start synchronous control when the operation member satisfies a predetermined condition before the operation member reaches the normal position, the synchronous control being control in which the control unit controls the first actuator to change a rotation angle of the rotary shaft to an angle corresponding to a steered angle of steered wheels driven by the second actuator.

A system for determining an identification of an occupant within a vehicle can include a processor, a communications interface, and a memory. The memory can store an information reception module, an identification prediction module, and an actuation module. The information reception module can cause the processor to receive, via the communications interface, from at least one sensor, and at a time when a source of a propulsion force for the vehicle is in an off state, at least one signal having information about at least one detectable characteristic associated with the occupant within the vehicle. The identification prediction module can cause the processor to produce, based on the information, a prediction of the identification of the occupant. The actuation module can cause the processor to cause, in response to a production of the prediction, a setting of a component of the vehicle to have a specific value.

A vehicle includes a steering wheel support assembly that includes a trim component that defines a trough. The vehicle further includes a steering wheel operably coupled to the steering wheel support assembly and operable to pivot about a first axis from a steering wheel use position to a steering wheel stowed position. In the steering wheel use position, the steering wheel is operable to rotate about a second axis to steer the vehicle. In the steering wheel stowed position, a portion of the steering wheel is received within the trough defined by the trim component.

A steering system includes: a variable mechanism that reversibly changes a configuration of an operating member between a configuration for automated driving and a configuration for manual driving, the configuration including at least one of a position, an orientation, and a shape; a variable drive source; a receiver that receives an operation of a driver; and a controller that controls the variable drive source to cause the variable mechanism to return the configuration of the operating member to the configuration for manual driving, when the receiver receives the operation of the driver in a period when the configuration of the operating member is being changed.

A steering system includes: a variable mechanism that reversibly changes a configuration of an operating member between a configuration for automated driving and a configuration for manual driving, the configuration including at least one of a position, an orientation, and a shape; a variable drive source; a receiver that receives an operation of a driver; and a controller that controls the variable drive source to cause the variable mechanism to return the configuration of the operating member to the configuration for manual driving, when the receiver receives the operation of the driver in a period when the configuration of the operating member is being changed.

A position identification assembly for a steering column is provided. The assembly may include a mount bracket, a steering column, a sensor, and a controller. The mount bracket may define an opening to the cavity. The steering column may be mounted to the mount bracket for translation at least partially in to and out of the cavity and the steering column may define one or more physical features therealong. The sensor may be secured to the mount bracket to detect the physical features. Each of the one or more physical features may be arranged upon the steering column such that the sensor detects the one or more physical features when the steering column translates between positions and may send a signal to the controller reflecting the same. The controller is programmed to identify a steering column position based on the received signal.