Recessed air conditioning controls for a utility vehicle
US6517138B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/00985
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel console is provided that includes a sidewall with a recessed area. The recessed area carries air conditioning controls in a fashion that the controls do not extend outwardly of the recessed area. By locating the controls within the recessed area, the controls are substantially protected from being disturbed by interference from an operator's leg during entry and exit to/from the utility vehicle and during operation of the utility vehicle.
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