CA2284297A1 - Drive and steer vehicle - Google Patents
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- CA2284297A1 CA2284297A1 CA002284297A CA2284297A CA2284297A1 CA 2284297 A1 CA2284297 A1 CA 2284297A1 CA 002284297 A CA002284297 A CA 002284297A CA 2284297 A CA2284297 A CA 2284297A CA 2284297 A1 CA2284297 A1 CA 2284297A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D11/00—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like
- B62D11/02—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides
- B62D11/06—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
- B62D11/10—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears
- B62D11/14—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source
- B62D11/18—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source the additional power supply being supplied hydraulically
- B62D11/183—Control systems therefor
Abstract
A vehicle such as a lawn and garden tractor is adapted to utilize conventional steering and propel controls with a drive and steer type transmission. The transmission permits the vehicle to be driven and steered through its rear drive wheels, thereby permitting it to turn about one wheel and/or about an axis between its wheels. Front castered wheels enable the vehicle to be easily steered by the drive wheels. A conventional type steering wheel is provided with a mechanical linkage extending between it and the transmission.
Conventional type foot control pedals are also provided to propel or power the vehicle in a forward or rearward direction and within a range of speeds. With conventional type steering and propel controls adapted to be utilized with the drive and steer type transmission, operation of spin-turn vehicles is made simple and more efficient as well as reducing the time required to learn to operate and maneuver the vehicle.
Conventional type foot control pedals are also provided to propel or power the vehicle in a forward or rearward direction and within a range of speeds. With conventional type steering and propel controls adapted to be utilized with the drive and steer type transmission, operation of spin-turn vehicles is made simple and more efficient as well as reducing the time required to learn to operate and maneuver the vehicle.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US09/280,113 | 1999-03-26 | ||
US09/280,113 US6354388B1 (en) | 1999-03-26 | 1999-03-26 | Drive and steer vehicle |
Publications (2)
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CA2284297A1 true CA2284297A1 (en) | 2000-09-26 |
CA2284297C CA2284297C (en) | 2004-01-06 |
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CA002284297A Expired - Fee Related CA2284297C (en) | 1999-03-26 | 1999-09-29 | Drive and steer vehicle |
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US (2) | US6354388B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1038758A3 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2284297C (en) |
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1999
- 1999-03-26 US US09/280,113 patent/US6354388B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-09-29 CA CA002284297A patent/CA2284297C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2000
- 2000-03-27 EP EP00106002A patent/EP1038758A3/en not_active Withdrawn
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2001
- 2001-01-25 US US09/769,674 patent/US6484827B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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EP1038758A3 (en) | 2004-02-04 |
EP1038758A2 (en) | 2000-09-27 |
US6354388B1 (en) | 2002-03-12 |
CA2284297C (en) | 2004-01-06 |
US6484827B2 (en) | 2002-11-26 |
US20010011610A1 (en) | 2001-08-09 |
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EEER | Examination request | ||
MKLA | Lapsed |