Utility vehicle with onboard and remote control systems
US9867331B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/903
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A utility vehicle having operator selectable onboard and remote controls is disclosed herein. The vehicle includes a prime mover and a power generating device driven thereby, first and second wheel motors, a drive controller in communication with the first and second wheel motors to control the output thereof and in communication with onboard steering and speed controls. A radio control receiver is in communication with the drive controller and with a radio control transmitter having steering and speed controls. The vehicle includes a control mode switch having a first position where the drive controller receives steering and speed control inputs from the onboard steering and speed controls, and a second position where the drive controller receives steering and speed control inputs from the radio control transmitter.
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