Motor vehicles – Steering by driving – Combined with manual steering
Reexamination Certificate
2010-04-22
2011-11-15
Boehler, Anne Marie (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Steering by driving
Combined with manual steering
C056S010700, C056S017100, C180S065310
Reexamination Certificate
active
08056653
ABSTRACT:
A hybrid utility vehicle includes a tool-supporting frame and an electrical power source driven by an engine. Right and left rear wheels independently driven by permanent magnet electric motors and front wheels electrically steerable over a range of approximately 180 degrees operate under the control of a vehicle controller responsive to steering and speed input controls to provide zero turn radius operation with minimum slippage and tire scuffing. Space efficiency provided by the electric steering and an electrically driven tool deck facilitate a variety of tool mounting configurations including a rear discharge deck with a chute passing under the vehicle frame between the driven wheels. An inverter connected to the electrical power source provides 110/220 volt output. The power source also functions as a high powered, high rpm, low noise starter motor.
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Ferree Philip Eugene
Hunt Kenneth Edward
Shoemaker Jim Milton
Boehler Anne Marie
Deere & Company
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