Service Vehicle Operation Training System and Method

摘要

The system is adapted to be installed on a vehicle and comprises a skid simulation system and a lateral stability system. The skid simulation system generally comprises deployable auxiliary wheel assemblies which, when lowered, reduce or eliminate the weight placed upon the conventional wheels and tires. The auxiliary wheel assemblies are positioned near the conventional wheels and comprise a wheel that is free spinning about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis. The lateral stability system generally comprises a plurality of deployable lateral support members which may be manually deployed from housing compartments or automatically deployed upon receipt of a signal from sensors such as accelerometer sensors that the vehicle is in danger of overturning.

主权项

1. A training vehicle comprising a plurality of lateral support members and one or more skid simulation members;
at least one of said lateral support members extending from a side of said training vehicle; said lateral support members comprising distal portions, said distal portions being structured and arranged to come into contact with a driving surface when said vehicle tips beyond a pre-determined angle; said skid simulation members comprising support assemblies; and said support assemblies comprising a wheel portion and a swivel portion, said wheel portion being adapted for rotational movement about a horizontal axis, said swivel portion being adapted for rotational movement about a vertical axis.