Operation control system for small-sized vehicle
US7374012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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