Vehicle steering mode selection control
US6424054B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/1509
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering mode selection control system includes an operator controlled push-to-turn switch steering mode select device, and a control circuit operatively connected to the mode select device, to steering mode actuators, to steering mode indicators and to wheel alignment indicators. The control circuit includes a timer which is actuated for a certain time period in response to pushing of the push-to-turn switch. A lamp control module is connected to the timer and permits illumination of the wheel alignment indicator lamps only during this time period. A relay is connected between the push-to-turn switch and the timer to prevent the lamp control module from responding during the time period to further pushing of the steering mode select device.
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