Winch control using reassigned vehicle input device
US12252379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle winch control assembly includes, among other things, a winch, and a vehicle input device that is reassigned to control the winch. The vehicle input device can be an accelerator pedal. A vehicle winch control method includes, among other things, reassigning a vehicle input device, and, after the reassigning, controlling a winch using the vehicle input device.
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