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Operation control system for small-sized vehicle

US7374012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/0457
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An operation control system for a small-sized vehicle is capable of reducing an electric power consumption of a battery used for a power steering apparatus. The operation control system includes a main switch configured to turn on/off an engine, and a power switch function configured to turn on/off an electric motor-driven power steering apparatus supplying an assisting steering force to a steering shaft.

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