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Controlled vehicle turret apparatus and method

US8607686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2011
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G5/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling rotational movement of a turret of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a controller that generates a control signal for controlled operation of the turret in a controlled mode of operation. In response to a determination that a manual mode of operation has been initiated, the controller disables controlled operation of the turret of the vehicle.

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