Vehicle with automatic snow removal
US10065602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle configured to automatically clear snow from windows of the vehicle includes: a prime mover, a first window with a first vibration sensor, processor(s) configured to: control speed or load of the prime mover to increase vibration detected by the first vibration sensor, control the speed or the load of the prime mover, within certain predetermined limits, to maximize vibration detected by the first vibration sensor; accept a user prioritization of the windows; control speed or load of the prime mover based on the user prioritization.
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