Patent · US Expired

Vehicle starting circuit to by-pass auxiliary steering system

US4079806A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1976
Grant dateMar 21, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 17, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric circuit for use in the ignition system of a vehicle having an auxiliary steering system powered by the vehicle battery which is energized upon engine failure or shut down during vehicle operation. The ignition circuit disconnects the auxiliary steering system from the vehicle battery during engine starting to eliminate unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.

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