Abstract: A clamping device for a longitudinally adjustable and/or height-adjustable steering column of a vehicle, having a device part and an actuating part which is movable relative to the device part between a release position, in which the steering column is longitudinally adjustable and/or height-adjustable, and a fixing position, in which the steering column is neither longitudinally adjustable nor height-adjustable, a damping unit being provided for damping a relative movement between the device part and the actuating part.

Abstract: A clamping device for a longitudinally adjustable and/or height-adjustable steering column of a vehicle, having a device part and an actuating part which is movable relative to the device part between a release position, in which the steering column is longitudinally adjustable and/or height-adjustable, and a fixing position, in which the steering column is neither longitudinally adjustable nor height-adjustable, a damping unit being provided for damping a relative movement between the device part and the actuating part.

Abstract: A motor/pump unit includes a housing and at least one of: an external tank; an ECU axially disposed at the housing of the motor/pump unit; an ECU radially disposed at the housing of the motor/pump unit; electrical connector plugs of the ECU that are radially disposed; electrical connector plugs to the ECU that are axially disposed; a lead frame of the ECU that is configured in the shape of a dish; a lead frame of the ECU that is externally attached to the housing of the motor/pump unit; and a pressure limitation and check valve that is attached laterally of the pump of the motor/pump unit. The motor/pump unit is also one of firmly attached to the steering gear and integrated in the steering gear.

Abstract: A method of controlling a power steering system having an adjusting mechanism for adjusting at least one vehicle wheel is disclosed herein. The system includes a steering wheel, a position sensor, and a drive system, such as a servo pump driven by an electric motor, to provide steering assistance a steering wheel and a position sensor. It is determined whether the adjusting mechanism is approaching an end position. If it is found that the adjusting mechanism is approaching the end position, then the drive system is controlled in such a way that it provides a diminishing steering assistance.

Abstract: A method of controlling a power steering system having an adjusting mechanism for adjusting at least one vehicle wheel, a drive means to provide steering assistance, a steering wheel and a position sensor, comprises the following steps: it is determined whether the adjusting mechanism is approaching an end position; if it is found that the adjusting mechanism is approaching the end position, then the drive means is controlled in such a way that it provides a diminishing steering assistance.