Snow groomers and control system therefor
US6354023B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/04774
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to an improved snow grooming vehicle featuring a multifunction joystick adapted to selectively control a plurality of independent functions of various work implements installed on the snow grooming vehicle. More specifically, the multifunction joystick is adapted to select specific functions of a work implements and apply the movements of the joystick to these specific functions. If a new function is selected, the movements of the joystick are applied to the newly selected function while disabling the previously selected function From a single joystick, the operator may control a wide array of functions of the work implements installed on the snow grooming vehicle.
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