Abstract: A tracked vehicle, controller for the tracked vehicle, and a method performed thereon are provided that enable the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven L Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
Abstract: A tracked vehicle, controller for the tracked vehicle, and a method performed thereon are provided that enable the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 1, 2021
Publication date:
July 22, 2021
Applicant:
RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a pilot control module which enables the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle also includes a dual track drive pedal which drives the tracks of the vehicle simultaneously. The joystick is used to make steering corrections when utilizing the dual track drive pedal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2021
Assignee:
RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a pilot control module which enables the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle also includes a dual track drive pedal which drives the tracks of the vehicle simultaneously. The joystick is used to make steering corrections when utilizing the dual track drive pedal.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 20, 2018
Publication date:
June 25, 2020
Applicant:
RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll