Universal actuation and control of steering mechanisms for mobile vehicles
US8365634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuation and control system for a steering mechanism of a mobile vehicle includes a motor including a drive shaft that is rotatable in two opposing directions, a securing structure configured to be secured to the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle, and a linking structure that couples the motor with the securing structure. The system is configured such that rotational motion of the drive shaft is imparted to the securing structure to facilitate control of the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle. The system is relatively easy to assemble and install and in a mobile vehicle and can be used with a variety of different vehicles to facilitate remote and/or unmanned navigational control of a mobile vehicle.
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