Steering system for an adaptable vehicle
US8074751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49817
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The powered hybrid vehicle is capable of being operative in either one of first and second distinct driving modes each including corresponding first and second directional systems. The hybrid vehicle has a control shaft operatively coupled to a steering device, a first steering member operatively coupled to the first directional system, a second steering member operatively coupled to the second directional system and a shaft coupler capable of selectively coupling the control shaft to either one of the first and second steering members. The hybrid vehicle may be steered by controlling the steering device notwithstanding which one of the first and second driving mode it is in.
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