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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering by driving

Combined with manual steering

C180S006200, C180S006480

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992659

ABSTRACT:
In a broad respect, vehicles that are capable of making a low- to zero-radius turn using the independent rotation of drive wheels and by turning the non-driving steerable structure or structures (such as wheels) with a steering input device (in some embodiments, the driving wheels also may be capable of being turned). This may be accomplished using a steering system, a speed control system and an integration device (together, a control system) that are configured to work together to provide correct steering in forward and reverse, and, in some embodiments, to reduce the speed of the outboard drive wheel of the vehicle when it enters an extreme turn under constant speed input. Different systems configured for use in such vehicles are included.

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