Transmission control device for vehicles and steering assembly for vehicles
US6904985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D11/183
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission control device which receives steering inputs and speed inputs, and produces an input for a steer transmission and an input for a drive transmission in order to control the direction and speed of a vehicle. The transmission control device, coupled to a steering assembly, coordinates the steering inputs with the speed inputs. The steering assembly which includes an elongated force transmitter operatively coupled to a steering device. The force transmitter, which is operatively coupled to a plurality of front wheels, has a fore-aft path of movement for pivoting the front wheels clockwise or counterclockwise. The present invention enhances the user's control and maneuverability of vehicles.
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