Vehicle and vehicle components
US10227105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M17/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a main vehicle body, a suspended assembly that supports the main body of the vehicle, a suspension arrangement for connecting the suspended assembly to the main body of the vehicle, and a steering system for steering the suspended assembly. The suspended assembly assisting in providing directional control of the vehicle and stability in a lateral direction relative to a normal straight-ahead direction of travel for the vehicle. The steering system including a first steering arrangement that controls movement of the suspended assembly relative to the main vehicle body such that the suspended assembly pivots about a first steering axis. The steering system further including a second steering arrangement that controls movement of the suspended assembly relative to the main vehicle body such that the suspended assembly pivots about a second steering axis with the second steering axis being different than the first steering axis.
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