Method and apparatus for vehicle auto-guidance
US9051006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclose for auto-steering of an auto-guided vehicle. A sensor coupled to a steering shaft detects when an operator requests control of the vehicle. The sensor then transmits information indicative of the request to one or more controllers of an auto-guidance system, which initiates a shutdown of auto-steering functions. In this way, the system quickly reverts to manual steering in an automatically guided and steered vehicle.
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