Controllable differential system and vehicle having the controllable differential system
US12403764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/204
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle has a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a rear drivetrain connected to the frame; a front drivetrain connected to the frame and having a lockable front differential; a manual override control; and a controller operatively connected to the lockable front differential and to the manual override control. The controller is adapted for controlling the motor to limit a speed of the motor when the front differential is locked and the manual override control is not activated.
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