Motor vehicles – With means for controlling operation responsive to...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-12
2011-11-08
Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3618)
Motor vehicles
With means for controlling operation responsive to...
C701S002000, C073S118010
Reexamination Certificate
active
08051936
ABSTRACT:
A human-portable modular system is provided for remotely controlling an automotive vehicle by an operator physically unconnected thereto. For a typical vehicle, the system includes a radio control transmitter that sends command signals from the operator, a pedal control assembly, a steering control assembly, an electronics case disposable on the driver's seat, coupling mechanisms that respectively connect said assemblies to the electronics case, and a package for stowing and transporting the transmitter, the electronics case, and the assemblies. The pedal control assembly includes a linkage arm, an actuator pivotably connected to the linkage arm at its proximate end, and first and second arms pivotably connected to the linkage arm to controllably push the respective control pedals for acceleration and braking. The steering control assembly includes a motor that provides torque, and an attachment that couples the motor to the vehicle's steering wheel. The electronics case includes a receiver that receives the command signals from the transmitter, a controller that communicates the command signals to the motor and the actuator, and a portable power supply to provide electrical power to the controller and to the receiver. The package can include shoulder straps to facilitate backpack transport. The coupling mechanisms include detachable hinge connectors to pivotably attach the pedal control and steering control assemblies to the electronics case. The pedal control assembly can further include near the linkage arm's distal end a linkage arm feedback potentiometer that sends an angular position indicator signal to the controller.
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Kairos Autonomia home page http:www.kairosautonomi.com/.
Universal Unmanned Vehicle Retrofit Kit http://www.kairosautonomi.com/pronto4—kit.htm.
Pronto4™ Fact Sheet http://www.kairosautonomi.com/downloads/Pronto4—fact—sheet.pdf.
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Hebert James L.
Louie Wallace
Meyer Jacob
Shriver II J. Allen
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Thielman Esq. Gerhard W.
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