Controlled vehicle turret apparatus and method
US8607686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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